Not all shrubs require pruning but you may want to consider it in order to shape the plant, to encourage vigorous growth, flowering or fruit production or to remove dead, damaged or diseased material. Here is a beginners guide to pruning: Pruning is best carried out immediately after flowering to … [Read more...]
Gardening expert Geoff Hodge discusses the proper way to prune your garden
2 October 2009 By Leave a Comment
With the summers days having come to a close and the autumn winds getting evermore brisk, the time has come to get our gardens ready for winter so they don't get damaged by wind, rain and snow. But on which side of the fence do you find yourself when it comes to trimming around in the garden? Are … [Read more...]
How to Prune Wisteria
25 February 2009 By Leave a Comment
To ensure a good display of flowers Wisteria needs to be pruned twice a year. Make sure that your secateurs are sharp to avoid crushing or tearing the stems, which may lead to die-back. Winter Pruning - Between October and mid March cut back this season's growth to two or three buds from the base. … [Read more...]
Autumn Pruning
10 October 2008 By Leave a Comment
Autumn is a very busy time of the year for gardeners. As the weather becomes colder and wetter and most plants in the garden will begin to lose their leaves and gradually become dormant; at this stage you can begin pruning. Pruning is carried out for a number of reasons: to manage the size of trees … [Read more...]
