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Trim Plants and Shrubs

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How to paint a house (the prep process). Pressure Washing Tips.

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What happens here

Before any painting or staining begins, all plants and shrubs close to the house must be trimmed back. This ensures that no vegetation is touching the house, preventing moisture retention against the siding and allowing for complete access for painting. The video states plants should be trimmed back approximately one to two feet from the house.

Goal: Create clearance around the house for painting and prevent plant contact.

Tools and materials

  • Hedge Trimmer — Trimming hedges and larger shrubs
  • Pruning Shears — Trimming smaller branches and shrubs

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the house. We got Matty Jity back power washing the fence, stripping the fence to actually get ready to solid color stain it. Drew Zimmerman's going to be trimming plants. We don't want any plants touching the house. So, we trim them back about a foot to two foot. Walk back here and see video. Matt is power washing the fence.

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