Do I Trim the Blossoms Off My Flowering Shrub Here in North California

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Flowering shrubs, like spring-flowering varieties, bloom on the previous season's growth and should be removed of spent flower blooms soon after they bloom. This ensures a plethora of flower buds the following season.

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