Care of Shrubs and Bushes - Pruning Shrubs
Learn how to care for shrubs and bushes. Included are care tips on winter protection of shrubs (winterizing), transplanting shrubs, pruning shrubs and the equipment used for trimming and pruning shrubs.
Shrub Problems
Readers have emailed me about numerous types of shrub problems over the years. Some of the more common shrub problems I hear about concern flower buds (e.g., flower buds failing to open) and the presence of yellow leaves -- not as fall foliage, but in summer! Read this FAQ to view my solutions to common shrub problems (plus a difficulty many folks have with a very popular vine).
Readers have emailed me about numerous types of shrub problems over the years. Some of the more common shrub problems I hear about concern flower buds (e.g., flower buds failing to open) and the presence of yellow leaves -- not as fall foliage, but in summer! Read this FAQ to view my solutions to common shrub problems (plus a difficulty many folks have with a very popular vine).
Garden Shrubs: Selection, Pruning Shrubs
This FAQ is an introduction not only to the variety of shrubs available and their uses, but also to the subject of shrub care, including pruning shrubs.
This FAQ is an introduction not only to the variety of shrubs available and their uses, but also to the subject of shrub care, including pruning shrubs.
Pruning Shrubs
Familiarize yourself with the basics of pruning shrubs in this introduction, including the proper cutting angle to use when pruning shrubs.
Familiarize yourself with the basics of pruning shrubs in this introduction, including the proper cutting angle to use when pruning shrubs.
Wind Damage, Tree Wrap and Winter Lawn Care
How do you guard against wind damage to your shrubs, as evidenced in winterburn? In this article I discuss the use of shelters, tree wrap and other measures for protecting plants against snow, ice and wind damage.
How do you guard against wind damage to your shrubs, as evidenced in winterburn? In this article I discuss the use of shelters, tree wrap and other measures for protecting plants against snow, ice and wind damage.
Shrub Care for Flowering Bushes
Most deciduous flowering bushes provide no visual interest in winter, but they can profit from some winterizing shrub care before the snow starts to fly. Building a winterizing shelter is sound preventive shrub care for flowering bushes. This 10-page, illustrated, online tutorial shows you how, step by step.
Most deciduous flowering bushes provide no visual interest in winter, but they can profit from some winterizing shrub care before the snow starts to fly. Building a winterizing shelter is sound preventive shrub care for flowering bushes. This 10-page, illustrated, online tutorial shows you how, step by step.
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.
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.
Review: Electric Hedge Trimmers
Electric hedge trimmers are inexpensive and lightweight when compared to gas-powered hedge trimmers. An added plus with electric is automatic start-up. But the comparison is not one-sided, as gas hedge trimmers have their own advantages. Explore the comparison further in this consumer product review.
Electric hedge trimmers are inexpensive and lightweight when compared to gas-powered hedge trimmers. An added plus with electric is automatic start-up. But the comparison is not one-sided, as gas hedge trimmers have their own advantages. Explore the comparison further in this consumer product review.
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.
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.
Transplanting Trees and Shrubs: Step-by-Step Guide
Transplanting trees and shrubs isn't very difficult, as long as the trees aren't too big. Get some tips to make your transplanting go more smoothly, from digging out the old plant to excavating the new hole. Transplant those old trees and shrubs to a place where you want them and refurbish your landscape design!
Transplanting trees and shrubs isn't very difficult, as long as the trees aren't too big. Get some tips to make your transplanting go more smoothly, from digging out the old plant to excavating the new hole. Transplant those old trees and shrubs to a place where you want them and refurbish your landscape design!
Pruning Shrubs Into Hedges
Hedge plants may serve the practical function of affording a property some privacy or security. They can also be purely decorative. Learn the proper way to prune shrubs into hedges, so that they'll come out even.
Hedge plants may serve the practical function of affording a property some privacy or security. They can also be purely decorative. Learn the proper way to prune shrubs into hedges, so that they'll come out even.
Consumer Product Review: Ratchet Pruner for Easy Tree Care
With “ratchet” anvil pruners you can easily cut thick tree branches that regular pruners would stand no chance against. The ratchet's settings multiply your hand's power, resulting in easy tree care. As you cut through a branch, the ratchet clicks and moves to the next setting, providing ever-increasing pressure as you cut.
With “ratchet” anvil pruners you can easily cut thick tree branches that regular pruners would stand no chance against. The ratchet's settings multiply your hand's power, resulting in easy tree care. As you cut through a branch, the ratchet clicks and moves to the next setting, providing ever-increasing pressure as you cut.
When to Prune Shrubs and Trees
When do you prune flowering shrubs and trees? It is one of the questions I'm most often asked, because folks want to be sure before they start lopping off anything! While most shrubs and trees that flower in spring should be pruned after blooming, this does not hold true for all. About's Gardening Guide provides a handy list of common landscape trees and shrubs and when to prune them.
When do you prune flowering shrubs and trees? It is one of the questions I'm most often asked, because folks want to be sure before they start lopping off anything! While most shrubs and trees that flower in spring should be pruned after blooming, this does not hold true for all. About's Gardening Guide provides a handy list of common landscape trees and shrubs and when to prune them.
Pruning Bushes Into Animal Shapes - The Art of Topiary
"The topiaries are shaped from California privet, yew and English boxwoods trees.... Green Animals is one of America's oldest topiary gardens, and it remains one of the most notable gardens of its type in the country," writes Kim Knox Beckius, About's Guide to New England for Visitors, concerning the "Green Animals" topiary gardens in Rhode Island.
"The topiaries are shaped from California privet, yew and English boxwoods trees.... Green Animals is one of America's oldest topiary gardens, and it remains one of the most notable gardens of its type in the country," writes Kim Knox Beckius, About's Guide to New England for Visitors, concerning the "Green Animals" topiary gardens in Rhode Island.
Beetle Control
Vanessa Richins, About's Guide to Trees and Shrubs, offers useful advice on beetle control in this article on tree and shrub care. For instance, Vanessa warns, "Don't leave newly cut firewood nearby, as this will provide a place for the beetles to breed."
Vanessa Richins, About's Guide to Trees and Shrubs, offers useful advice on beetle control in this article on tree and shrub care. For instance, Vanessa warns, "Don't leave newly cut firewood nearby, as this will provide a place for the beetles to breed."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Art and Science of Pruning
An introduction to pruning from 411 Home Repair.com. Includes a distinction between the “art” of pruning and the complementary “science.” Ornamentals and fruiting trees shares some basic pruning rules, but the details will vary according to what the landscaper is trying to achieve with a particular landscaping plant.
An introduction to pruning from 411 Home Repair.com. Includes a distinction between the “art” of pruning and the complementary “science.” Ornamentals and fruiting trees shares some basic pruning rules, but the details will vary according to what the landscaper is trying to achieve with a particular landscaping plant.
Pruning Large, Overgrown Lilacs
Remember how magnificent your lilacs once looked? Are they looking shabby now? Learn how to rejuvenate them using advice from the Iowa State University Extension. Both a severe-prune method and a less drastic pruning are described.
Remember how magnificent your lilacs once looked? Are they looking shabby now? Learn how to rejuvenate them using advice from the Iowa State University Extension. Both a severe-prune method and a less drastic pruning are described.
Shrub Pruning
Thinning out, gradual renewal and rejuvenation are the three categories of pruning considered in this article by the U. of Arizona Extension. A further division outlined between shrubs that bloom on last season’s growth and shrubs that bloom on the current season’s growth. Shrubs can enhance the property value of your real estate.
Thinning out, gradual renewal and rejuvenation are the three categories of pruning considered in this article by the U. of Arizona Extension. A further division outlined between shrubs that bloom on last season’s growth and shrubs that bloom on the current season’s growth. Shrubs can enhance the property value of your real estate.