Improving curb appeal can be as simple as pruning long hanging tree branches and trimming hedges & bushes. Follow this how to guide to see how simple it can be!
Step back and look at the bush from time to time to see how the hedge is shaping up. If you want a perfect cut, use a string line. As you cut, your shears must be level with the string to get straighter lines. Trim so that the bottom of the hedge is wider than the top of th...
When to trim basil Timing, as they say is everything. And when trimming basil it’s best to start early when the seedlings are about six to eight inches tall and have three to four sets of leaves. At that point, each plant is likely a single stem. I like to pinch that main stem ...
How to prune lilac bushes and when. Pruning Lilacs at the right time. Learn how to prune lilac bushes for shape and to rejuvenate the bush.
Continue to use the hedge trimmer or saw to cut back the interior branches if they prevent access to the root ball. Trim enough to circle the bush with a shovel easily, but leave some stump so you have something to grab onto later. Pro tip: Lay tarps on all sides of the bush. As ...
How to prune shrubs How to trim a hedge Cutting hedges The type ofhedging plants, and the style of your garden, will dictate how and when to cut it. Informal, flowering hedges, such asEscalloniaandViburnum tinus, are the easiest to look after, but have an untidy profile. ...
Pruning shrubs is not like taking a hedge trimmer to the bushes in the front yard. Dealing with a densely branched plant can be intimidating, but if you take your time and use the proper tools and cuts, you’ll get the job done. There are several pruning cuts you’ll need to be awar...
Decide when to trim your honeysuckle. These bushes are best pruned yearly right after they bloom, according to Texas A&M University. However, if your bush is overgrown and has become “woody,” then prune it in the late winter before new growth. You can also wait until early spring when...
When to trim bushes Now that you have the right tool to cut bushes, your next question will likely be “when to prune shrubs?” Many shrubs have specific times that they should be trimmed back for best flowering. However, when shrubs have diseases or problems, it is perfectly fine to tri...
Building a small, straightforward greenhouse may take a few days to a week to construct. In contrast, a larger, more complex design might extend over several weeks or even months to finish. 7 Steps to build a greenhouse Step 1: Choose a location ...