Pruning Pussy Willow Shrubs
Learn how to prune pussy willow shrubs. By pruning pussy willows properly, you can keep them shrub-sized on the landscape, rather than becoming 20-foot trees. Pruning Rose Bushes
Learn how to grow rose bush gardens, from soil preparation and planting to pruning them back. The most economical way to start a garden of these bushes is by planting bare root stock -- which is covered in this article. Also discover the meanings of roses, according to color.
Growing Hedges to Form "Living Wall" Privacy Fences
Shrubs can be planted together closely in rows and pruned to form dense privacy screens. Alternatively, shrubs can be planted more loosely to form borders that also shelter your backyard from prying eyes. This article looks at both evergreen shrubs and flowering shrubs, according to height. BBC Video on Pruning Hedges
Watch this BBC video for some hedge-pruning pointers. If you don’t already have the Real Player software for playing videos, just click the “Download” button on this site before clicking the “Launch” button. Herb Topiaries
Virginia Tech Extension’s introduction to herb topiaries. Rosemary, French lavender, scented geranium, and lemon eucalyptus are the examples given. Discussion of how to begin and how to pinch. Fertilizing and pest control also treated briefly. How to Prune Hedges
University of Arizona Extension’s guide to pruning hedges. Both deciduous and evergreen hedges included. Pruning of roses, shade trees, vines and ground covers also discussed. Illustrations provided to clarify the instructions. ISA Tutorial on Correct Pruning Procedures
An illustrated tutorial for pruning trees from the International Society of Arboriculture. Wound Dressings, filling cavities, the best times to prune and more are covered. The beauty of your trees is important: proper landscaping greatly enhances the real estate value of your property. Pruning Hedges Or Screen Plants
Introduction to the pruning of both deciduous and evergreen hedges. Includes consideration of evergreen plants specifically used for privacy screens, such as spruce, pine, arborvitae, hemlock and upright junipers. A Michigan State University Extension article. Pruning Leyland Cypress (Cupressocyparis leylandii)
Advice from Burke’s Backyard, Australia, on planting hedges to screen residences on busy roads to afford them some privacy. That hedges will also act as windbreaks is a bonus. This article’s specific focus is on the pruning of Leyland cypress. Pruning Old Rose Bushes
Dr. Bill Welch’s advice on pruning traditional varieties of roses. After a fine introduction to the splendor of these traditional varieties, Welch cautions against pruning too hard. The article then proceeds with a rose-pruning rule of thumb and special considerations for everblooming varieties.
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