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marciello
10-13-2006, 10:15 AM
Experts say that this is an art! I'm not exactly sure what I should be pruning, how often and what to watch out for?

Things that I know
Dead wood - Definitely we need to get rid of it. Carefully cut any dead wood away, avoiding the live portion of the tree. Remember to leave a half inch of dead wood.

Any advice?
Viola
10-13-2006, 03:45 PM
For free advice and help, you could contact your state forestry department. In the state of Wyoming they are very helpful. They also hold demenstrations for towns on proper pruning that are open to the public.
matt
10-14-2006, 12:21 AM
Pruning involves removing plant parts and is done to improve its health, quality, landscape effect or value of the plant. It is also done to restict the growth of the plant.

What I know is in general, the best time to prune most plants is during late winter or early spring before growth begins. This is exceptional for certain plants.

Note: It is better not to prune than to prune incorrectly
Creature
10-15-2006, 01:10 AM
My best advice now for you is to seek for someone's help and learn from him/her at the same time. :)
dave o
10-22-2006, 06:40 PM
things to remember about pruning:

1. prune all dead, rubbing branches and those that grow back in towards the middle of the tree.

2. do not leave any "stub" showing, as it will draw pests and infection. Prune the branch back right up to the "collar" ( a ring on the trunk from where the branch comes out). It is in the collar where all the tree's antibiotics are located and where the healing process is allowed to scab over the the cut.

3. make sure the cut is "clean" by using the proper and sharp tool. you don't necessarily have to paint over the cut, but it won't hurt if you do, it's your choice.

4. if pruning on the extension of a branch, prune just beyond the last bud where you want to cut the branch, and remember that where the bud points is in which direction the new growth will occur.

Also, it doesn't hurt to go to pruning courses that are offered, as plant material is different in the vast ares of the country and you"ll learn "how to"
for your local plants.
dave