Prune pines and spruceonly if neededto control their size. Prune pines by snapping off the ends of the new growth ″candles″ before the needles begin to expand. Trim one-third to one-half of the candles to form a fairly dense tree. If you need to severely restrict the current year’s...
Then just take a step back, trim your Christmas swag up a little if it needs it, and that’s it, you’re done! The whole thing takes less than half an hour to make – I’ve actually found that I like how it turns out best if I don’t fuss too much over it since the beauty...
All you need to do is prune them an extra time or two per year if you want to keep your leylandii smaller than usual. WhenNotTo Trim Leylandii Leylandii evergreens are hardy trees that can handle even excessive pruning, making them excellent hedges, but even these robust hedgerows have th...
Whether you want to cover a slope for erosion control or create a privacy hedge, there’s one that fits the bill.A member of the cypress family, there are some 50 to 60 species of these coniferous evergreens, which occur natively throughout the Northern Hemisphere, from the Arctic region ...
Corners are a great way to make the deck look nicer and give it a smoother edge. Corners can be used when the walkway has steps or straight walls. They can fill in any gaps between the main deck and vertical skirting boards. Installing these trim pieces is easy and there are usually tw...
When planted in a tight row, these trees form a green wall. This is great for adding privacy to your yard or as a windbreak. Arborvitae is a great tree to grow because customers almost always purchase multiple trees at a time. Arborvitae trees are easy to trim and shape, either enhancing...
Flowering shrubs bring year-round beauty to your landscape. But to look and perform their best, flowering shrubs need regular pruning. But pruning flowering shrubs is very different from pruning trees and evergreens. Success depends on knowing when to prune flowering shrubs and how to do it ...
Once the deck is built, you can almost always build steps up to the deck. This will allow you to trim branches that are high up. Don’t reach for branches that could fall and knock you off the ladder. Step 2: Make a Deck Plan ...
soil from around the roots and comb the roots gently to separate them. Cut out the roots that have become stiff and wiry, and trim the softer fibrous roots, spreading them out when you repot the plant. Shape the top growth as desired by using scissors orhand-held prunersto snip the ...
If you trim leaf tips, carefully follow the natural leaf shape as you trim. Dirty leaves can't clean your indoor air and create oxygen as well as clean leaves, so wipe them regularly with a soft, wet cloth to remove dust and buildup. Avoid leaf shine products. They may look good, ...