How Should I Prune my Roses?

How Should I Prune my Roses?

Roses – A Favorite Flower, but how should they be pruned? If properly maintained roses can be a beautiful addition to your landscape. If not maintained, they can grow out of control or they can die out all together. We recommend this approach: Trim to thigh-high...
Natural Tree and Shrub Pruning

Natural Tree and Shrub Pruning

We Specialize in Natural pruning for the health and beauty of your trees and shrubs! Why is it healthy to prune a shrub? Keeping lower branches off of the ground prevents pests and disease. Separating your shrub from it’s neighbors does the same. Natural pruning...
Tree Pruning – Part 1

Tree Pruning – Part 1

Pruning a fruit tree and wanted to point out this common problem that people miss when pruning their trees. Here is a photo of a crisscrossing branch that should have been removed a couple years ago. Notice the scab on the branch below it? When branches rub or set on...
When should I have my shrubs pruned?

When should I have my shrubs pruned?

Shrub and hedge pruning can be done winter through summer. Many shrubs have a particular time of year for pruning. Some shrubs need pruning several times per year. But shrubs should not be pruned during the fall season. The new growth that comes on after pruning does...