How To Prune In Winter To Enjoy Better Growth In Spring

You can enjoy your garden when spring time comes if you prune your shrubs and trees in time

. The best time to prune the trees is in winter. There are specific times for pruning specific plants. For example Rose should be pruned in autumn.

Pruning or tree-surgery is one of the most misunderstood tree care operations. Tree pruning is quite a big term and means more of trimming than anything else. For pruning trees, removal of dead wood and selective live limbs trimming of diseased or cracked branches are more the norm. When one trims a tree for making more light to the house or lawn and to remove any obstruction to building, sidewalks and driveways, they come more under the category of clearance and aesthetic pruning.

To start preparing your garden for the spring, start by clearing up debris and twigs and branches. Its much easier to begin cutting back plants and shrubs before anything else grows underneath and gets caught and tangled with the plants. Consulting a professional to know when to cut or prune bushes or trees is a good idea if you are not sure about what to do. One should always make sure they get good concrete information before engaging in any tree-surgery procedure.

Tree surgeons offer a wide variety of garden services like hedge trimming, pruning trees and fences, tree felling and much more. If you are conducting the tree surgery yourself, then take some basic precautions while doing it. Make sure that your ladders or steps are in good condition as cutting big branches from trees can be potentially very dangerous when you are standing on ladders. Have someone to hold the bottom of the ladder steadfastly as you do the pruning. It is best not to do any kind of tree surgery during windy weather.

It is important to first tie the top of the ladders to the tree. While removing a branch, never do it with a single cut as the weight of the branch will tear and cause damage to the tree. Saw the branch down until the branch breaks away. Never leave a stump on the tree after pruning, as this stump will die and engender a fungal disease which can be fatal for the tree.

Tree surgery is much more than simply pruning. It also consists of treatment of diseased or damaged trees by making sure that all cavities are filled, that crowns of trees are lifted, weak trees are strengthened with the help of cables and bolts. De-compaction to loosen the soil around a tree is also part of a tree surgeons work. Inoculation of trees which prevents fungal disease is also important during winter and this readies the tree to become more adaptable to harsh weather conditions. Formative pruning is also very important during the initial years when the tree is planted. Using secateurs is better than using a handsaw while pruning. When you use a saw, wear gloves and goggles to protect yourself.

by: Holly Garnett

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