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Trimming the top off a plant is an extreme measure to control the upward… More
...g of the season in April, along with a light side trimming at the… More
...ems bear clusters of lavender-blue flower spires. Pruning will keep… More
...l is to make it look like it hasn't been trimmed. Pruning cuts should… More
Trimming your trees can be easy if the tree is on the small side,… More
The maple, or acer as it is know botanically, is a genus of deciduous… More
...ms on each current year's growth, a gardener must trim carefully to avoid removing… More
... As your junipers grow, you must maintain them by Trimming them. Trimming junipers… More
Ivy can either be used as an outdoor ground cover or as a potted… More
Pampas grass can be difficult to trim back. The leaves are razor sharp, necessitating… More
...ith the fresh new blooms. By incorporating proper pruning techniques you are ensuring a… More
Japanese maples (Acer palmatum) are small elegant trees with delicate foliage. The leaves may… More
...ddition to a landscape garden. S. purpurea can be pruned down almost to the… More
... as well as at different levels within trees. For trimming hedges, the right… More
Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is an annual herb that grows from 9 to 24 inches… More
...a must. Using the correct tools will allow you to prune the tree quickly,… More
...acy without the severity of a wood or brick wall. Trimming the shrubs keeps… More
...r property. Although they do not require a lot of pruning when they are… More
...book "Gardening For Dummies " gives this advice: "pruning is part maintenance, part preventative… More
Early spring tasks to care for your garden's perennials and other plants. More
...th a blade, mow the lawn in different directions, trim grass evenly and use a… More
When trimming roses, only trim back about one third of the plant by cutting it… More
Roses can be pruned in the winter, spring or fall by chopping down the plant,so… More
When trimming back hedges, never prune more than one-third of the entire shrub, but cut… More
trimming back bamboo plants encourages new growth, so trim back any brown leaves or dying… More
When pruning pepper plants, only prune one-third of each shoot, which will encourage a stronger… More
...o encourages new growth for the following season. Trim back about one-third of the plant… More
Trimming fruit trees requires thinning out the topmost branches to create a bowl or vase-shaped… More
To prune tomato plants, use clean, sharp cutters, and make clean cuts against the main… More
...ender to fill out even more the following season. Trim back a lavender bush for… More
...n pruning gardenias in the fall or winter, simply trim back one-third of the entire… More
When pruning shrubs, avoid pruning when the flowers are in bloom, cut the branches down… More
...to get enough sunlight to the interior, and major pruning should be conducted during the… More
... rest shorter to encourage more fruit production. Trim back a few branches to encourage… More
When trimming a butterfly bush, only trim back one-third of the plant at a time… More
...e new growth and more blossoms for years to come. Prune a photinia plant each… More
...Keep holly bushes from being lanky with advice on pruning from a sustainable gardener in… More
...arted to die back and become dormant, and regular pruning during the dormant season encourages… More
... thin the tree out one-third the size every year. Trim nanking cherry tree branches… More
...cus the plant's energy on just a few stems. Avoid pruning in the same patter… More
...ant healthy and growing nicely for years to come. Trim a red tip photinia plant… More
To trim a bonsai tree, always trim back branches in groups of three, trim back… More
To prune raspberries, keep some shoots longer and trim back one-third of the shoots shorter… More
Trimming, pruning and cutting leaves and stems off your house plant is discussed in this… More
Learn how to plant and care for geraniums in this series of greenthumb gardening videos… More
Trimming and maintaining woody plants is discussed in this free educational video series. More
Trim excess plastic around the right area for cosmetic reasons after setting pavers in this… More
Learn how to trim and prune ornamental grasses, in this free gardening video. More
Learn how to trim your Black Eyed Susan plant in this free gardening video clip. More
Learn how to trim the trees in your front and back yards, in this free… More
Learn how to trim the post tops for tapered columns when building trellis or pergola… More
Learn how to trim your shrubs, in this free gardening and lawn care video. More
Japanese boxwood is a great landscaping plant. Learn what tools you need to plant Japanese… More
...Do I mow/cut the tops off? I get the mulching and trimming runners, it's just the… More
I went out to the garden to due some trimming on the cukes leaves and found that a cuke was growing up into the stake I have!!! I tried to pull and pry the cuke out, but it has grown really deep in there!!! I guess what I am gonna… More
Could anyone tell me why the leaves of my Japanese Aucuba turn black? I've tried giving it different fertilizers and even supplements such as iron I believe, but it doesn't seem to react. It is in a partially shady area and it can't be getting too much water where it… More
...'t know what most of the plants were. We ended up trimming this Tree Peony, which killed it. Later I read that the Tree Peony blooms on dead wood. We have been here 8 years now and this is the first time its… More
...re leaves are about 4 inches long. The tree needs trimming--it was crowded out by a sheer monster of a tree that was courageously felled the other day by an… More
...as LOTS of mesquite trees. We have quite a bit of trimming and disposing of limbs and broken branches and such. My husband wants to buy a mulcher to chop up all the debris. Does mesquite make good mulch? As I'm typing this,… More
...fully matched Bradford Pear trees that need to be trimmed… More
1st: Is this in the right place? Annuals? hoping it is, I have a slight problem with our hibiscus plant: it's growing too huge! We planted it 3 years ago, it was about 18" tall at the time. It evidently likes the spot, it is now at least 8' tall… More
I was trimming back a big lemon balm today, and look who I found! He wasn't very interested in having his picture taken.:rolleyes: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/grenwich/resized.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/grenwich/PICT0011.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/grenwich/PICT0006.jpg More
I know some people think mulberries are a pain, but for sentimental reasons I searched high and low for them a couple years ago (they are almost regarded as weeds at the local nurseries here). I ordered a couple from Gurney's last year and, they are indeed, growing like weeds!… More
We were trimming our limbs in the tree and ran across a woodpecker and that was resting inside the cavity of a branch and he was , well lets say, pissed and tried to start pecking my hubby. I have to admit it was hilarious. Needless to say we left… More
I was doing some trimming in my garden this afternoon. When I got to my Salvias, I noticed black spots up and down the stems. The spots seem to be powdery. Not sure?? Is black mildew a common problem with salvia? More
I had a bloom I had to cut off on my Peace Lily and I cut it at a downward angle like i was told and now the whole stem is brown. I have another bloom that needs to be removed and im scarde to cut it in fear of… More
...rees about 4-5 feet tall. What is the best tme to trim them? More
...t want them to be unruly again next summer. can i trim them yet again after this bloom dies back or should i just… More
...k huge with lots of foliage but no flowers. did i prune at the wrong time for zone 5? should i have expected it to not flower for a season? is… More
...ssoms are sparse and few. Can these things be top trimmed?… More
...t getting enough sun or something? Also, should I trim the stems back after blooming? Will it bloom… More
...ut property all the way around. I have read about trimming the hedges… More
...as the house, thinned by last hurricane and needs trimming as it is spreading into the walking path. How do I go about trimming this Bush (tree?)??? Thanks for advice......Billie in Florida More
... from the ground...longer?...shorter? Do I do any trimming with this vine? I know it's invasive...I planted it in a corner of our yard all by… More
...get them under some control. they have never been pruned. they are not flowering anymore altho they are still green. More
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