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When is the Best Time to Prune?

August 8, 2010 by admin

Pruning a living branch
Here is the best way to prune a living branch

Necessary pruning should be done as soon as can be managed. When pruning large amounts of foliage or more than one third the crown mass, pruning should be avoided during the dry hot months. Dead and diseased wood can be removed anytime. The best time to prune is when the tree or shrub is dormant, usually in the winter months.

Pruning the Crown

Here is the best way to reduce the crown

The images above show the proper way to prune. Images provided courtesy of the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service.

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Filed Under: Tree Care Tagged With: pruning, tree care

An Act of Kindness

July 17, 2010 by admin

Working together we can make a better place to live and raise our children. Planting a tree is an act of kindness. You may not live to see it mature and yet future generations are going to appreciate it. Trees provide refreshed oxygen, carbon dioxide filtration, water purification, wood products, renewable fuel and wildlife habitat. Planting a tree can be as easy as scratching the earth and burying a seed. Happy planting.

If you need help with planting trees and shrubs, give us a call.

Filed Under: Environment, General Musings Tagged With: environmental health, tree planting

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