To prevent bleeding, prune the following trees after their leaves are fully expanded in late spring or early summer. Never remove more than 1/4 of the live foliage. Examples include: All maples, ...

Is it time to prune yet? It can be, depending on the shrub. Here are some tips that can help determine the best timing for ...

Deciduous (leafy) trees and shrubs are best pruned in March and April before new growth begins. The exceptions are maples and birch, which bleed sap if pruned too early in spring, so delay their ...

The river birch tree supplies excellent summer shade, beautiful foliage spring through fall and a stunning winter display.

Even though the dormant season is recommended as the best time to prune birch trees, Kaustubh Deo advises examining the tree in the fall. Inspecting a birch tree before the leaves have fallen ...

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Ideally, we should leave some of the new growth as these will be full of buds for the new leaves. If we halved the length of the new growth, we would still get a mass of leaves come springtime.

Some people use mullein flowers and leaves to make oil or tea. Possible benefits include antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. There are some safety tips you should keep in mind.

When pruning it's essential to keep your secateurs sharp. Blunt tools can cause branches to tear, leading to wounds on the tree that will attract disease. It's also important to have a pruning saw ...

Almost all parts of the tree, including the bark, pods, and leaves, are eaten or used as ingredients in traditional herbal medicines. In fact, researchers have found over 90 bioactive plant ...

If you've spent any time gardening, then you've likely heard of the term "pruning" before. This beneficial garden maintenance task is imperative for keeping your beautiful, hard-earned rose bush alive ...

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