Posts Tagged ‘pruning’
Rejuvenation or Renewal Pruning to Restore Overgrown Shrubs
One of the things you might want to consider doing this spring is rejuvenation pruning (basically, cutting shrubs down to the ground). Done every three to five years, this extreme method of pruning can rejuvenate an overgrown or unsightly shrub. But, to be successful, it should be done at the right time, in the right way, and to the right shrubs.
Read More6 Worst DIY Tree Pruning Mistakes
It doesn’t take a trained tree expert to spot a bad pruning job but it does take one to do the job right.
Unfortunately, we’re often called in to fix a DIY pruning job gone wrong – and sometimes we even have to remove the tree entirely because it can’t be saved.
If you plan to do some tree pruning around your property (or hire someone to do it for you), here’s a list of the top 6 tree pruning mistakes and how you can avoid making them.
Read MoreWhen and Why To Prune Fruit Trees in Central NJ/PA
Do your fruit trees have a lot of fruit each year, or are there just a few here and there? Are they healthy, or do they need constant spraying to keep disease and insects at bay? Fruit trees, including apples, pears, peaches, plums and others, need regular pruning to stay healthy and provide you with plentiful fruit. And believe it or not, that pruning is best done in late winter or early spring.
Read MoreInspect Your Trees In Fall & Save Money On Winter Pruning
Dormant season (winter) pruning has many advantages for your trees and is more economical for you – a win/win for both you and your trees. But to do it right, you should first inspect your trees in fall.
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