Bushes and shrubs serve many functions in a yard, but sometimes their useful life is over. Do you have a dead bush in your yard, need more space, or want to put something fresh in its place? Removing bushes is a simple weekend DIY project. Let’s dig into how to remove shrubs from...
Removing a yew shrub is sometimes more difficult than cutting down a tree. The trunk of a yew, especially close to the ground, is extremely dense and difficult to cut even with the sharpest chainsaw (count on ruining the blade). And trying to remove it with the old chain-and-pickup-tr...
When you prune, you’ll remove dead or diseased stems and branches to encourage the development of flowers, fruit, and new foliage. Especially when it comes to woody plants like trees and shrubs, pruning is a great way to keep them growing in a healthy fashion. Read Next When to Prune T...
Knowing the right time to prune your shrubs is crucial for their health and productivity. Pruning at the appropriate time ensures that you don't remove flower buds or stress the plant, leading to better growth and more beautiful blooms. Here are some general guidelines: Spring-flowering shrubsse...
You might have to remove a lot of dead fronds. This is fine as they will all grow back shortly when the growing season starts. Tip: Removal of the flowers and fruit is also recommended. These both take a lot of energy to produce, so getting rid of them allows the tree to use that...
Shrubs are often susceptible to iron chlorosis, which causes the leaf tissue between the veins to become yellow. Mild chlorosis can be caused by a variety of conditions such as unusual weather, and the shrub will commonly recover on its own. If the leaves and branches are dying, however, tr...
How, When to Prune Typical Types of Flowering Shrubs Flowering Shrub Type Examples When to Prune How to Prune Spring-blooming shrubs (bloom on old wood) Lilacs, forsythias, azaleas, weigelas, traditional bigleaf hydrangeas Prune immediately after they finish flowering in spring. Remove one-third...
since dead leaves can choke other plants and prevent them from receiving the sunlight and water that they need to grow. Removing the leaves by hand is easy. Your bushes and shrubs might be damaged if you use tools to pick up them up. Fallen leaves can be discarded with other yard waste...
Prune: Prune your shrubs in late winter to early spring before new growth.Regular pruningimpacts the health, shape, and size of your shrubs. Remove all dead, damaged, or diseased branches. Pruning isn’t just about your shrubs’ appearance: it’s about giving them space to breathe and absor...
Remove any obvious crossing or dead stems and branches. Prune both large limbs and smaller lateral stems almost flush to their feeder branch at a 45° angle toward the ground. Don't cut into the parent stem, because you could damage it. You're aiming for maybe 1/4 inch away fro...