Category: Pruning
Pruning involves selectively removing parts of a plant, like branches, buds, or roots, to improve its health, structure, and growth. It’s a common practice in horticulture, arboriculture, and silviculture.
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The Right Cut: Matching Pruning Tools to the Task
Just as a carpenter needs specific tools for different cuts, a gardener benefits immensely from selecting the appropriate pruning tool for the task at hand. Using the wrong tool can damage the plant, injure the gardener, or simply make a simple job frustratingly difficult. Understanding the purpose of each common pruning tool is key to…
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The Art of the Cut: Fundamental Pruning Principles for Gardeners
Pruning is more than just lopping off branches; it’s an art and a science that, when practiced correctly, enhances plant health, vigor, bloom production, and overall form. Understanding the fundamental principles of pruning empowers you to make thoughtful cuts that benefit your plants rather than harming them. At its core, pruning serves several key purposes:…
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When to Trim, Prune, & Cut Back Fig Trees
The ideal time to prune a fig tree is during its dormant period, typically in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. This timing minimizes sap flow and potential damage from cold temperatures. Specific timing in San Diego, CA, might be from late February to early March. Here’s a more detailed explanation: