Perform an assessment of the shape and size of the tree. Plan what shape the tree will have, such as round or pear-shaped, and follow that plan to prevent over- or under-pruning. Work to have an open center in the tree. Trim from the ends of the branches, stepping back every so o...
Of all the varieties of plums, the Damson plum requires the least amount of pruning. Before getting out your loppers, set your mind to the fact that unless your tree hasn't been pruned before and has grown wildly for several seasons, you will be cutting very little. When it comes to pr...
Once you have a picture of an espalier in mind, set up the wires or trellis in the desired shape to make life easier, then you can tie in branches as they grow and simply trim off anything that doesn't fit in with your plan. 7. Fig (Image credit: Paul Maguire/Getty Images) If ...
If there are any dead branches, especially after winter, trim those away when you see them. Natal plum branches can become brittle when they die, and the sharp thorns are dry and hard, making them easier to cut yourself on as you harvest fruit....
Tie these arms into the wire cordon or arbor and pinch away any new lateral shoots or train the arms to an arbor. At the start of the second winter trim away any new growth that is not part of the trunk or arms. Third-year Third year in the garden: Let the arms of the vine ...
As a plant grows, trim the lower leaves from the bottom 12 inches of the stem. Check outthis post for even more tomato tips. Photo by Ozgurdonmaz/Getty Images Types The first job is deciding what to grow, and with at least 10,000 different varieties of tomato, there’s certainly plent...
The sticks need to dry overnight. Once dry, they can be painted and personalized. Voila! Have a great week! Doris Update: the chair is coming along nicely. I have the fabric and this week will be finding the right trim. I heard about a huge fabric and trim warehouse in Chicago that...
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Select one to two strong shoots on each scaffold limb and trim these back to 24 to 30 inches. Prune off any other shoots. Allow the tree to grow until the following summer. Remove dead or diseased growth in the same manner as you did the previous year, after harvest. ...
Tree and Plant Care Instructional how-to's for the novice to expert gardener. Perennials Holiday On Sale New Arrivals Plant Care Written by s •Diseases of Pine Trees Planting a tree is an action full of hope. We hope that our tree will grow and flourish, living out its life – which...