Pruning your garden trees regularly will keep them looking good.
Trees respond 1000% the following season not only with sturdy growth but a better crop of fruit and more flowers.
By not pruning you trees each year they will only produce poor quality fruit and flowers.
Pruning trees not only makes them grow stronger but also makes them safer by cutting away old branches that might fall and damage property or human life.
You will need a saw, secateurs, knife and gloves.
Try and imagine how you would like the tree to look after is has been pruned and note the major branches that need removing.
The first thing to do is to identify the main branches of the tree that make up its main "skeleton". You must avoid removing these branches as they form the backbone of the tree.
You should remove the branches that are parallel to one another, this will allow enough space between each branch allowing them to develop, and the main thing is to leave only the ones that enhance the shape of the tree.
Inward growing branches should be removed, as they will prevent air circulating in the centre of the tree and spoiling its shape.
When trees become too tall they may need to be lowered, before you start cutting stand back and take stock imagining how high you want the tree to be after you have finished.
Tall trees may need reducing in height and can be cut down to the required level, removing the main leader first and then shaping the tree according to how you would like to look.
If you have to cut any large branches it is advisable to paint the cut ends with a special paint that can be obtained from a garden store.
Winter is the best time of year to do prune trees when all the leaves have fallen off and the trees have gone into dormancy.
After cutting off the offending branches don't forget to paint the cut ends.
You will need a container large enough to be able to dip the cutting blades of your pruning tools into a solution of household bleach, as the sap from the cuts can carry disease and this will be passed onto you healthy trees if you dont take precautions.
There is usually a collar at the base of the branch, you will need to cut above this collar so as to leave enough wood to allow the cut to heal over with fresh tissue from this collar.
Any shade trees that are getting too large can be reshaped and thinned, by reshaping the tree you will benefit during the summer, be careful you do not cut the tree too low or you will not get the shade you need.
Always collect the fallen leaves and any fallen fruit before you start pruning your trees, as these may be caring disease, and destroy them. This will give your trees a cleaner start to the next season. - 16035
Trees respond 1000% the following season not only with sturdy growth but a better crop of fruit and more flowers.
By not pruning you trees each year they will only produce poor quality fruit and flowers.
Pruning trees not only makes them grow stronger but also makes them safer by cutting away old branches that might fall and damage property or human life.
You will need a saw, secateurs, knife and gloves.
Try and imagine how you would like the tree to look after is has been pruned and note the major branches that need removing.
The first thing to do is to identify the main branches of the tree that make up its main "skeleton". You must avoid removing these branches as they form the backbone of the tree.
You should remove the branches that are parallel to one another, this will allow enough space between each branch allowing them to develop, and the main thing is to leave only the ones that enhance the shape of the tree.
Inward growing branches should be removed, as they will prevent air circulating in the centre of the tree and spoiling its shape.
When trees become too tall they may need to be lowered, before you start cutting stand back and take stock imagining how high you want the tree to be after you have finished.
Tall trees may need reducing in height and can be cut down to the required level, removing the main leader first and then shaping the tree according to how you would like to look.
If you have to cut any large branches it is advisable to paint the cut ends with a special paint that can be obtained from a garden store.
Winter is the best time of year to do prune trees when all the leaves have fallen off and the trees have gone into dormancy.
After cutting off the offending branches don't forget to paint the cut ends.
You will need a container large enough to be able to dip the cutting blades of your pruning tools into a solution of household bleach, as the sap from the cuts can carry disease and this will be passed onto you healthy trees if you dont take precautions.
There is usually a collar at the base of the branch, you will need to cut above this collar so as to leave enough wood to allow the cut to heal over with fresh tissue from this collar.
Any shade trees that are getting too large can be reshaped and thinned, by reshaping the tree you will benefit during the summer, be careful you do not cut the tree too low or you will not get the shade you need.
Always collect the fallen leaves and any fallen fruit before you start pruning your trees, as these may be caring disease, and destroy them. This will give your trees a cleaner start to the next season. - 16035
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