Pruning

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A Discussion of Pruning, Part 1

Winter months are a good time to check plants for pruning needs.
Growth problems are more evident. One can easily spot potential problems caused by branches…

A Discussion of Pruning, Part 2

The worst time to prune a deciduous plant is when everyone wants
to prune it—in the spring when it’s putting on new shoots, and
the new growth is pushing…

Dead-heading and Cutting Back

A guide to trimming your plants.

Keeping Your Garden Blooming

Different ways to prolong a garden’s bloom.

Pruning

In her designs for living systems, Mother Nature helps keep the health of the forest in line by pruning the trees. She does this in many ways…

Pruning Hints

The in’s and outs of pruning.

Pruning Old Wood vs. New Growth

“When do I prune my butterfly bush and my lilacs?” The answer has to do with determining a plant’s old wood and new growth…

Pruning: The Shape of Gardening

Pruning is not as mysterious or as difficult as it might seem. Learn a few basics and you’ll be able to easily manage most of your own pruning chores.

Shaping Up for Spring: Pruning

This is definitely the time of year when we start scrutinizing our gardens, and pruning is one way to get them in shape for the coming growing season.

When to Prune

All trees and shrubs have unique characteristics that determine how and when they should be pruned…