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 ...
Building a digital presence has become a top priority for companies in the last few years. We’ve seen a surge of businesses assembling in-house digital marketing teams, or turning to agencies, to develop their online reputation and create a brand. However, regardless of how you approach it,...
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...
And in my 30s, I realized that time is too precious to pal around with negative people. So I mustered up the courage to part ways with a few toxic friends. Cutting people out of your life is never easy but you’ll find you are much better off for having done it. But what about ...
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. ...
Leylandii trees and hedges can and should be cut back each year, typically in the spring or summer while there is plenty of time for its root system to recuperate and start growing again before the winter. Trimming the hedge down to less than 4 inches of greenery isn’t recommended....
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, ...