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Best Pruning Tips To Get Your Yard in Shape

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June 21, 2019 by Home Jobs By Mom
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Best Pruning Tips To Get Your Yard in Shape

Pruning is one of the best ways to take proper care of your trees. As opposed to cutting random branches, pruning involves eliminating the branches that are a potential threat to the overall structure and quality of the tree.

The process of pruning can look deceivingly easy and simple. However, when you are in the thick of it, things can become tricky.

Here are some of the best pruning tips to help you make your trees as healthy as possible.

Do not compromise with your safety

If you are just pruning some small flower trees, you can probably get away with not wearing safety gear.

However, as soon as your tree qualifies to be more than just a plant, you should get your gloves, helmets, shoes, and safety goggles.

Remove the three Ds first

What are the three Ds? The three Ds in pruning refers to the three most undesired parts of the tree: dead, diseased, and dying branches.

These branches are the primary reason why your tree isn't growing right or is producing poor fruits. Luckily, these branches are always easy to spot and remove.

However, always make sure you study the location of those branches prior to cutting them down. You wouldn't want to cut the wrong thing.

Identify the “weak” branches

Some branches even though they are not infected or dead, can become naturally weak. Too much weight on the specific branch is one of the most common reasons.

Clustering branches, for example, are those compact and thick branches at the top of the tree. If these are not pruned at the appropriate time, they can prevent fruit-bearing.

Similarly, acute branches are those that are connected to the main trunk at sharp angles. They are always at a risk of snapping with the tiniest amount of pressure added.

Never leave a stub

A stub is the V-Shaped physical appearance that results from pruning wrong. Most people unconsciously make this mistake.

A stub leaves an open wound and invites external threats that can infest and ruin the integrity of the branch and overall tree structure. You should, instead, cut the branch as close to the main trunk as possible.

Or, hire a tree pruning company to do the job for you. This way you don't inadvertently hurt the health of your trees.

Avoid pruning trees too early


According to tree pruning Aurora-based services, that there should be a purpose or relevant reason for cutting off limbs and branches. Usually, it is better to start pruning trees when they are young so they can grow correctly and obtain a sturdy structure from the beginning. However, you should wait at least a year after planting the tree before pruning.

Give your tree enough time to fully develop before you go cutting down its branches. You can, however, make exceptions for dead and diseased branches.

Always clean your tools before & after making the cut

Most people do not bother cleaning or disinfecting their pruning shears before using them. Shears can develop rust and bacteria which when exposed to your tree’s open wound can infect it.

Also, if you do not clean your pruning shear after cutting a diseased branch, it can spread the infection to the rest of the tree. Something no one wants.

 

When using the right techniques, the process of pruning can be extremely simple and uncomplicated. However, for major pruning projects that involve using a chain saw at significant heights, it is best to hire a professional. Happy cutting guys!

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  1. Edna Williams

    April 13, 2020 at 12:58 pm

    Pruning can be extremely daunting. You have to know the proper way to do as well as when to do it. Thanks for sharing these tips!

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      May 13, 2020 at 10:15 am

      Yes very true! I am very glad I have my grandmother to help with our pruning needs. She’s a plant wiz

      Reply
  2. Linda Linneman

    June 26, 2019 at 3:10 pm

    I love keeping my plants looking great. I am not very good at it though. I really appreciate this great informative article. It will definitely help me a lot

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      August 6, 2019 at 3:05 pm

      I hear ya. I don’t have the greenest thumb either lol.

      Reply
  3. Lori Pierce

    June 25, 2019 at 6:57 pm

    I never thought about cleaning my pruning shears after cutting a diseased branch, because it can spread the infection to the rest of the tree.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      August 6, 2019 at 3:04 pm

      It really is something to think about and makes total sense!

      Reply
  4. Kristi

    June 23, 2019 at 9:57 pm

    I’m always a bit nervous trimming and don’t want to damage my plants! These are good tips, I didn’t know about needing to avoid a stub when cutting.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      July 23, 2019 at 9:19 am

      Speaking of trimming…we have these flowers things that grow out of control. They get pretty purple flowers but they are starting to get a bit bushy. They are by our entryway outside so they are getting a little annoying when we walk by and probably need to be cut back.

      Reply

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