By this point in the summer, your trees and shrubs have put on plenty of new growth. Branches may be crowding walkways, covering windows, rubbing against the house, or simply making parts of your landscape look overgrown. That does not mean everything should be cut back. Different plants need to be pruned at different times, […]
Pruning Mistakes to Avoid
Pruning seems like an easy task – just grab your hand pruners or loppers and go to it. Well, not so fast. When done properly, pruning not only improves the look of the plant and your yard, but will help maintain the health and beauty of your trees and shrubs. If done hastily and without […]
What You Need to Know About Pruning
Pruning is when you selectively remove parts (branches, stems and flowers/buds) from plants, shrubs and trees. While pruning certainly improves the shape and style of a plant, it also serves other important purposes. Pruning improves a plant’s structure and controls new growth making the plant healthier. Pruning also removes dead, damaged or diseased stems and […]
