Tag: Prune

Pruning shears (or pruners, clippers or secateurs) These are probably the most-used tool when it comes to pruning shrubs, flowers, vines, and small growth on trees. Pruning shears are hand-held and can cut branches and twigs up to ¾ of an inch thick. What equipment is used for pruning? There are a number of tools […]

Modern, repeat bloomers that bloom on new growth benefit from pruning old wood in winter or early spring to allow air and light to encourage the production of fresh, flower-producing stems. Neglecting this chore will not harm the plant unless diseases are lurking in the older canes. What happens if plants are not pruned? When […]

Successfully trimming and shaping your houseplants doesn’t require anything more than a good, clean pair of gardening shears or scissors and some general knowledge of how plants work. Pruning and cutting away leaves, stems, and branches — in most cases — doesn’t harm your plant. Can I prune plant with regular scissors? Removing Dead Leaves, […]

Hard pruning is a pruning technique that removes quite a lot of wood. It is also known as three-budded pruning since it involves cutting apple and pear trees back to the third bud on fruit-bearing branches and is recommended for artificially structured apple and pear trees such as cordons, espaliers and fans. What does heavily […]

Instructions Observe the Plant. Take a step back from your houseplant, and look at its structure and shape. Determine Your Tools. If the plant’s branches are thick, such as those of an indoor tree, use pruning shears. Remove Dead Matter. Clip or pinch off dead leaves and stems. Deadhead the Plant. Make Your Cuts. Which […]

Crown reduction pruning is the preferred method to reduce the size or height of the crown of a tree, but is rarely needed and should be used infrequently. Topping, the pruning of large upright branches between nodes, is sometimes done to reduce the height of a tree (Fig. 7A). How do you trim a tree […]

Summer-flowering plants generally are pruned during the dormant winter season. If plants are not grown for their flowers, the best time for pruning is during the dormant winter season before new growth begins in the spring. Where do you cut a plant to encourage growth? Make Your Cuts Make judicious cuts to encourage new growth. […]

How To Cut A Vertical Tree Branch Cut from the branch collar or branch bark ridge. Cut just past the branch collar. If the branch has a diameter of less than 1 inch, start from just behind the branch collar and cut at a 45-60 degree angle to the bark ridge. How do you prune […]

Cut out the thickest, oldest stems from the base, using a pruning saw or loppers. To prevent tearing a heavy branch, make a first cut, about 30cm above the final desired cut. Remove the oldest wood – up to a third of the stems – each winter, leaving the rest to flower, and cut back […]

Pruning and training Pruning and renovation of many deciduous trees, shrubs and hedges can be carried out from now throughout the dormant season. Can you trim in November? Are beards or goatees allowed? Yes. On Movember 1st all participants should start completely clean shaven. Movember is for one month only and head starts are not […]

When you first start pruning roses, if you don’t prune enough, you may not get as many blooms. If you prune too much, roses can take it! You will probably get more blooms, even if you haven’t produced the size or fullness you may prefer in the plant. Is it necessary to prune roses? Pruning […]

Hedges can be trimmed until late July to maintain their shape. Prune spring flowering shrubs (lilacs, snowball bush, spirea, viburnum, forsythia and others) within a week of when they quit blooming. When should you not trim your hedges? REGULAR PRUNING 2X PER YEAR Late spring, early fall,or winter (when the hedges are fully dormant) are […]

Answer: No, it’s not too late. There’s more harm in pruning roses too early than too late. That’s because pruning stimulates a flush of new growth, which is wonderful — as long as you’re past the risk of more hard freezes in your area. What happens if I prune too late? Did you know that […]

The Southern Living Garden Book reports that: “The best pruning time for most roses is at the end of the dormant season, when growth buds begin to swell.” So that means your prime pruning time may be anytime from mid-January (warmer climates) to early April (cooler climates). What happens if I prune too late? Did […]

Proper pruning encourages strong growth, increases flower and fruit production, improves plant health, and removes damaged limbs, all which give aesthetic appeal to a tree. Pruning at the right time and in the right way is critical, since it is possible to kill a healthy tree through neglect or over-pruning. Why pruning is necessary? Pruning […]

Pruning an apple tree in winter will help to improve its shape, reduce its size and promote better quality fruit. Thinning out some of the branches will channel the plant’s energy into fewer, but better, apples, and improve air circulation through the centre of the tree to limit pest and disease problems. What time of […]

But late winter is an ideal time to prune most roses, while the plants are dormant and unlikely to put out tender, new growth that would be damaged in freezing weather. It’s usually safe to prune roses in January or February, but perfect timing really depends on the type of roses you’re growing and your […]

Prune most broadleaf evergreens now: abelia, boxwood, cleyera, elaeagnus, nandina, privet, and holly. Wait until after flowering for spring bloomers. Viburnums (both evergreen and deciduous) can be cut back hard to reduce size, but you will sacrifice flowers for the season. What plants should not be pruned in winter? Plants You Should Never Prune in […]

If cut stems bleed it can weaken the plant, so it’s important to prune them in mid-winter, when they’re deeply dormant. Other plants that bleed when pruned include acers, birches and figs. Prune in December or January, by cutting back to a main ‘rod’, or arm, that’s trained out vertically along support wires. What should […]

Late February and March is the right time to prune Clematis, except for any early flowering Clematis. The rule is if it flowers before June, don’t prune. The first images are of Clematis montana and C. alpina which are the early flowering type of Clematis (called Group 1) and it is most important not to […]