Pruning changes the form and growth of a plant. Pruning can also be considered preventive maintenance for both insect and disease damage. Many problems may be prevented by pruning correctly during the ...

Here's why I'm impressed by the 'Knock Out' rose and when and how to prune this low-maintenance shrub. Why You Should Grow A 'Knock Out' Rose 'Knock Out' rose is an All-America Selections winner that ...

Less is more when it comes to landscaping. While there’s something charming about old-fashioned backyards — the kind of lush, ...

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Pruning is the selective removal of specific plant parts for the benefit of the whole plant. Some reasons to prune are to train a plant, maintain plant health, improve the quality of flowers, fruits ...

Prune a tree to have well-spaced branches and a balanced appearance, while eliminating broken, diseased or dead branches. For larger limbs, start the cut from the underside of the limb to avoid ...

Research suggests that drinking prune juice may help treat constipation. It may soften stools and encourage more frequent bowel movements. Constipation can occur for many reasons, including low ...

Secateurs and loppers are handy pruning tools but for thicker branches a pruning saw is the tool for the job. The last resort before you need a chainsaw, a pruning saw has a toothed blade capable of ...

When pruning it's essential to keep your secateurs sharp. Blunt tools can cause branches to tear, leading to wounds on the tree that will attract disease. It's also important to have a pruning saw ...

Climbing hydrangeas are the exception to this rule – they are pruned in summer, after flowering. Pruning prevents hydrangeas becoming woody and congested, and channels the plants' energy into ...