A strange winter (can we even call it that?) is now gearing up for what might be a very early spring. Understandably, many gardeners are wondering how to respond to this weather. For the most part, the usual advice to be patient and let the garden wake up before meddling too much remains … Continue Reading ››
Tag Archives: Pruning
June Garden Tasks
The hustle and bustle of spring has passed and our gardens are happily growing away. June is a great month to enjoy time outside in the fresh air and do a bit of garden maintenance. Here's our quick list of June garden tasks.
June Garden List
Weed the garden. Weed again. Keep weeding! Top up … Continue Reading ››
Oak Tree Pruning: It’s All about Timing!
Stately, mature oak trees are truly a sight to behold. These sturdy trees provide excellent shade, beauty in the landscape, and wildlife support. What’s not to love? Completing oak tree pruning when your trees are young is the best way to encourage a lovely shape when they mature.
While oaks are fairly … Continue Reading ››
Perennial Pruning
To Prune, or Not to Prune? The Perennial Question
As the weather cools, many of us are preparing for fall garden cleanup and facing some important existential questions. Chief among these questions is, of course: To prune, or not to prune?
As with most things, there … Continue Reading ››
Tree Pruning Basics
Pruning deciduous (leafy) trees is a great way to make your shade tree or ornamental flowering trees stronger and more beautiful. By removing weakly attached branches, and excess branches, we allow the more strongly attached branches to get even stronger as they benefit from more space and light.
The weakest branches are almost always those growing … Continue Reading ››