How To Trim Arborvitae — Arborvitae Pruning and Trimming Guide

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.

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Palm Tree Trimming: How To Trim A Palm Tree

If you are thinking of palm tree trimming, and don’t know where to start, this guide will help you from start to finish.

Palm trees are an iconic plant that many people have in their homes or yards.

They add a tropical feel to any space, and they look great with other plants, but how much to trim palm trees is an often asked question.

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What To Put On Tree Limb After Cutting Off A Branch – Wound Sealer?

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.

Fruit trees do not need treatment after pruning

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.

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Pruning Forsythia — When to Prune Forsythia Bushes

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?

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Dogwood Tree Pruning – How and When To Prune Dogwood Trees

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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.

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