Topiary is the art of shaping shrubs, a practice dating back to ancient times, when Romans, Egyptians and Persians clipped hedges into perfect squares. Modern topiary can be as fanciful as wild animals or as simple as geometric shapes including cones and boxes. One of the more difficult shapes...
Not pruning your shrubs and trees leads to overgrowth. Flowers will grow out of reach, the lower branches will look twiggy, and shrubs or trees will grow to tall for their space. Fortunately, there are ways to correct a neglected shrub or tree. Removing old, dead, and damaged branches wil...
Rabbits inhabit areas that offer tall grass, debris and excessive plant growth for shelter and protection. Eliminating these elements will help make your yard an unsuitable environment for rabbits. Mow grass and rake leaves regularly Pull weeds to prevent overgrowth Trim back excessive vegetation Clean...
How to trim decorative shrubs in the form of a cone We can trim the decorative shrubs in a lot of ways, starting from the ones in the shape of a cone and reaching up to the snake shapes.For the moment we remain in the cone-shaped shrubs, the form that we can confer with the hel...
Choosing the right tools for pruning shrubs When choosing bush trimming tools, be sure to keep in mind the size of the branch you need to trim. This will not only make your job easier, it will make it safer as well. The proper sized tools will make a cleaner cut which won’t tear ...
Check your tag to see how tall and wide the plant will be when it is mature. One of the mistakes that many beginners make is to plant shrubs too closely together. They will end up crowding each other and won’t grow well. If the bush grows near a fence line, be sure to plant it...
Once you know how long and deep your hedge will be, calculate the number of trees and shrubs you need, as well as how you want to mix up different varieties. Before buying, research how tall each plant can get and how wide its branches may spread. ...
If the brush you need to trim is particularly thin, you can use a lawnmower to take care of this step. However, you may need to clean out the deck of your mower more often.Step 7: Cleanup Time You’re almost there! It’s time to grab your rake and finish clearing the brush. The...
Learn how to plant, grow, and prune your lilacs, one of the most carefree spring-flowering shrubs and provide a sweet, haunting fragrance, too!
Pruning before very cold temperatures or in extreme heat can be very stressful to your plant and do more harm than good.Tip pruning can stimulate branching, and since more branching means more flowers, a little trim late spring to early summer can be a good thing. ...