You’ve planted arborvitaes (also known by its genus name thuja) or purchased property that already has established arborvitaes.
Maybe you’re dealing with a tree or small manicured hedges or shrubs.
You’ve got the watering and fertilizing down and understand the diseases and pests that can affect new growth and established trees alike.
Once upon a time, it was common practice to use a tree wound sealer when trimming trees.
Painting on a tree pruning sealer to seal the limb after cutting was considered best practice and recommended by professional arborists, horticulturists, and landscape gardeners alike.
However, this is no longer the case.
The painting of tree limbs and branches with tree wound paint, or sealant, has been very much consigned to the realms of myth and bad practice.
Pruning is one of the best treatments you can give to your trees and shrubs. Pruning your plants regularly encourages new, healthy growth, and also deters pests and animal infestations.
There are several tools you can use for pruning, but pruning shears are the easiest to get the job done. Also referred to as hand pruners or secateurs, pruning shears are basically a pair of traditional scissors, except they are much sturdier, and boast a robust build quality, making it easy to cut branches that measure up to an inch in diameter.
Our very own ‘arrival of spring’ alert from Mother Nature!
There’s truly a lot to love about forsythia…
Not quite so appealing, unfortunately, is the fact that; the arrival of forsythia blooms is also a reliable sign that the seeds of early weeds, such as crabgrass, are about to germinate. But, for now, we’ll answer the often asked question when to prune forsythia?
Keeping your garden tidy and beautiful requires a fair bit of effort, and the right tools! Today, you’ve got myriad different tools to choose from to keep your lawn and garden healthy and aesthetically pleasing, but pruning shears and loppers are a must-have in your gardening tool lit.
A good pair of pruners will help you easily maintain your Azaleas and any other shrubs, bush, or plants in your garden. You will need pruners to perform routine maintenance or trim flower clippings from your shrubs.
Which type should you go for?
Anvil pruners vs bypass pruners is a very common question that gardeners often need to answer, either through their own experience, or that of other people. Read on for some tips regarding the use of these tools.
Dogwood trees are a flowering tree that blooms in springtime, often coinciding with Easter. Dogwood trees typically stay small, only growing between 15 and 40 total feet, with small branches and a small trunk. The question is, when to prune dogwood trees?
Dogwood trees are dependable. You can count on them to bloom every year with several hundred flowers. Dogwood trees can produce either pink flowers or white, with both adding a beautiful display of color to any architectural landscape.
