The experts agree:thinningis the way to go. To thin a branch, you’ll need to cut it back to a bud or to the main stem. In other words, don’t indiscriminately cut the new growth that shoots out; cut it back to a bud or back to the main stem. If you’re doing final shaping...
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Trim back bushes and tree limbs to reduce shady spots on the lawn, allowing more sunlight to reach the grass. Most fungi like dark environments and thrive in the shade, so more sunlight may stop them from growing. Clean up organic matter Get rid of any above-ground organic matter that cou...
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It is, therefore, a good idea to prune your plants (especially larger plants and garden plants) before the move – remove dead leaves and dry branches and trim excess foliage and overgrown limbs. Trees and bushes should be pruned three to four weeks before the relocation and houseplants –...
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WhenNotTo Trim Leylandii Leylandii evergreens are hardy trees that can handle even excessive pruning, making them excellent hedges, but even these robust hedgerows have their limits. Avoid trimming leylandii in the late autumn, winter, and early spring. ...
If you have larger trees, it can be challenging for grass to grow underneath its branches. One thing you can do is to cut or trim overgrown or hanging branches that are blocking the light. Sign up to get the BEST of Tom's Guide direct to your inbox. Get instant access to breaking ...
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If your cat spends a lot of time outdoors, you should only trim their claws if they appear to be overgrown. Otherwise, you should leave them with their natural defenses intact. Now we know if, and why, our cats’ need a regular manicure, let’s take a look at how we can make it ...