Pruning trees and shrubs, why prune and when
Sometimes, it’s better not to prune than to prune wrong. Before going crazy with your hand pruner in the garden, learn why to prune and the do’s and don’ts of pruning.
Hedge trimming
Trimming hedges is no small feat: getting them laser-straight or letting them grow free is an art.
Chipper shredder, know it all and choose well
Fall is usually the season when the purchasing of a chipper shredder comes to mind, with all the pruned shrubs and trees leading to mountains of branches. Since it is now often illegal to simply burn the branches in a huge bonfire as was done before, and we usually lack space to let it break […]
Pruning hydrangea: timing, technique, how much to remove
Hydrangea is a beautiful shrub, and pruning helps boost blooming and makes the plant healthier.
Hat racking, a drastic solution to recover runaway trees
In some cases, ornamental shrubs or trees neglected for a long time need drastic pruning to get back into shape.
Laws and regulations on trimming hedges: to trim or not to trim, that is the question!
Hedges are important for biodiversity. Birds, for instance, love building their nests in them. It makes sense to regulate when to work on hedges and when to keep them undisturbed. Regulations on trimming and removing hedges is what helps coordinate this effort as a community.
Trimming hedges, the right time
When should a hedge be trimmed, what is the right timing, and how should one go about it best?
Refresh your topiary shrubs at the end of summer
The end of summer is the best moment for light pruning of shrubs and ornamental plants.
Reducing thuja, a battered look for a year, before bursting back!
Thuja, or Arborvitae, is a long-living tree that just keeps growing. If you miss a few pruning seasons, you’ll have to cut it back hard! Here’s what Michel experienced. Read also: Planting and caring for thuja Evergreen hedges, a good idea? Hedge pruning, timing, tips A short note before beginning, from Michel himself: I think […]
