The easiest type of cutting to root is a softwood cutting, taken from pencil-size new wood in late spring. Recognize new wood by its flexibility and light brown color. Take more than one to give yourself a better chance of success. Each cutting should be around 6 inches long and be snip...
The last thing you want to happen is to get the cutting bar stuck in a branch when pruning a tree using a pole saw. To avoid this you should follow the technique illustrated in this short video. First you should make a short cut a short distance from the trunk f...
Bonsai is like that: A bonsai tree is raised and trained through careful shaping and pruning to recreate the essence of woodlands, meadows or any other natural setting. At first, this seems like an imitation of nature because it involves wire shaping, drastic root trimming and regular ...
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If you are using a gas-powered chainsaw, although you are likely to have more cutting power you still need to make sure your chainsaw is the rightsizefor the job.Once you’ve settled on the direction of fall, you need to check the lean of the tree. This requires a bit more effort...
Ensure the cutting has at least two to three leaf nodes, as roots will develop from these points. Preparing for rooting: Remove the leaves from the lower part of the cutting, leaving only a few at the top. This prevents moisture loss and focuses the plant's energy on root development. ...
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Stick the fruit tree cutting into a rooting tray filled with moist rooting medium to a depth of two to three inches. Step 5 Mist the cuttings with water and place a clear plastic bag over top of the tray. Secure the covering closed with a rubber band. Set the rooting tray in an area...
If you’re inclined to let your landscaping go to the bees this winter, but your HOA isn’t, creating habitat pockets might be a good solution for your suburban garden. “The danger in cutting back and cleaning up everything is you've removed existing and potential habitat for important po...
LEARN MORE:How to Find Wall Studs With or Without a Stud Finder Plant a Tree A healthy tree is a lasting asset to your property, but unfortunately, planting properly is a task that many homeowners get wrong. The rules are different depending on whether you’re buying a tree bare-root, ...