pruning
Is it possible to prune fruit trees in the spring: here’s what professionals think about this
Pruning fruit trees ensures the formation of the crown, proper growth, and a rich harvest. Without the procedure, trees grow and become sick more often.
Diana Dashkevich trees gardening tips plants tips Garden 28 February 2024
How garden pruners were created: Learn more about gardening history
Gardening has been a thing for centuries, but people of the past didn't have the same tools and gadgets as we have now. For instance, garden pruners are relatively new, and they can make our lives so much easier.
Kate Yakimchuk history gardening tools Garden 21 November 2023
Pruner becoming dull quickly: Gardening tips
To prune your garden trees effectively and safely, you should always use sharp pruners - that's a rule! Meanwhile, sometimes pruners tend to become dull too quickly - but how is that possible?
Kate Yakimchuk gardening tools Garden 1 November 2023
Removing faded inflorescences: Gardening tips
To make your plants thrive, you should not only feed and water them, but also prune. One of the things you should also do is remove faded inflorescences, because it can make your plants healthier and prettier.
Kate Yakimchuk flowers gardening plants tips Garden 20 October 2023
Signs of a bad pruner: Gardening tips
To prune your garden effectively, you need to use high-quality garden tools, especially pruners. While new pruners often seem fine, poor quality pruners can break quickly, or just make it way harder for you to prune effectively.
Kate Yakimchuk tools gardening choosing Garden 18 October 2023
You should burn infected tree branches: It's time to stop the disease
If you're a keen gardener, then you probably know that it's always better to burn the infected tree branches left from pruning. While it seems quite logical on its own, lots of inexperienced gardeners neglect that rule - so the disease spreads further.
Kate Yakimchuk trees illness fire Garden 10 September 2023
Plant diseases that can't be cured: It's easier to prevent them to save your garden
Gardeners want their garden plants to be healthy and thriving - and it's not that hard to achieve, unless they become ill. Plant illnesses can be as contagious as human ones, and some of them are basically impossible to cure.
Kate Yakimchuk illness trees gardening Garden 10 September 2023
Pruning raspberry plants in fall: Should you do it?
Whether you should cut off dry raspberry plants in the fall depends on the specific type of raspberry plants you have and your local climate. Raspberry plants can be classified into two main categories: summer-bearing and everbearing.
Kate Yakimchuk raspberries plants gardening Garden 5 September 2023
Sharpening your pruning scissors: How often should you do it?
Your gardening tools should be sharp - it's vital for clean cuts and easy pruning. The frequency of sharpening your pruning scissors depends on how often you use them and the type of plants you are working with.
Kate Yakimchuk sharpening tips Garden 27 August 2023
Choose perfect pruning scissors: Gardening tools matter
You can't enjoy gardening completely unless you have convenient and high-quality tools for it. Choosing the perfect pruning scissors, also known as pruning shears or secateurs, is essential for maintaining healthy plants and achieving clean cuts.
Kate Yakimchuk tools tips choosing Garden 22 August 2023
Plants that can be damaged by pruning: It's not equally good for all plants in your garden
While pruning is generally beneficial for many plants, some plants are more sensitive to pruning and can be damaged if not pruned properly. Plants can become weak and ill, they won't blossom, or become infected.
Kate Yakimchuk gardening tips gardening mistakes plants Garden 21 July 2023
Trim your trees carefully: How bad pruning can damage your garden
Like most things, pruning can only be beneficial if it's done right. You can't just trim your trees chaotically - it can only harm them, or, at least, be completely useless.
Kate Yakimchuk gardening mistakes gardening tips tree illnesses Garden 27 June 2023
Why you should prune currant bushes after fruiting: Gardening tips
Proper and regular pruning benefits all garden plants, including currant bushes. Cutting old branches after fruiting, you can make your plants more healthy and productive later.
Kate Yakimchuk currants gardening tips Garden 18 June 2023
Why you need pruning: The benefits of pruning your garden regularly
Cutting some branches of your fruit trees, including healthy ones, seems illogical to people who are new to gardening. Meanwhile, it's one of the best ways to keep your garden healthy and productive.
Kate Yakimchuk gardening tips gardening Garden 12 June 2023
How to protect your garden when one tree is ill: Gardening tips
Plant diseases spread quickly, so gardeners need to be careful and be aware of the signs that something is going wrong. Just one diseased tree is dangerous for your entire garden, so you need to act quickly.
Kate Yakimchuk tree illnesses gardening tips Garden 11 June 2023
Pruning helps fruit trees: Cut off the rest
Fruit trees require some of their branches to be removed. This method has to be done at least once a year, but why is it so necessary?
Kate Yakimchuk gardening tips planting Garden 2 June 2023