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Pruning is a popular winter gardening task, but we thought we'd take a look at the plants you should never prune in December to ensure we aren't dealing our trees and shrubs undue damage. Thanks ...
When pruning large limbs off trees, begin with an undercut first. This is a cut from the bottom up, about one-third of the way through the limb, 4 inches or so away from the main trunk.
Plant Doctor Tom MacCubbin offers advice to Orlando-area gardeners about peach trees, plum trees, birch trees, desert roses, grapefruit trees, fall potatoes and sod.
Q: When is the best time to prune a 20-year-old plum tree?I get conflicting information. Early spring or between November and February? This tree has not produced fruit for many years. Does it ...
Given the hard freeze of last week, many of us will be outside pruning our damaged tropicals. (For frozen landscape repair, see last week's column.) But while we're outside with ...
Give dwarf trees at least 5 feet of space between other trees to maintain some vigor and health. To help guide you, whether you are experienced or a beginner, Renquist offers these tips: Pruning ...
For trees, this is called "pruning," and it's the process of selectively removing or trimming problematic or unhealthy branches to keep a tree healthy and growing.
Residents upset over pruning of 130-year-old trees. Image caption, The pruning work was under way at Stony Stratford Article Information. Author, Danny Fullbrook; Role, BBC News, Buckinghamshire; ...
Plum is not the only crop whose name changes — to prune, in its case — when it’s dried. Raisins, sultanas, and currants are dried grapes, a craisin is a dried cranberry, and a chipotle is a ...
Old, neglected trees are often vigorous and very large, with the fruit out of reach. Rejuvenate them over two to three seasons by cutting out all the dead or diseased wood as well as a few main ...