Pruning
How and when to prune the Japanese maple?
The Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) is the smaller version of maple (Acer). Its small size makes it a popular plant for the garden. It even fits in a nice pot in the garden or o...
Pruning green & flowering shrubs
Like many other garden enthusiasts, do you find it difficult to estimate when you should prune your shrubs? Don't worry, we're here to help! The pruning period depends on a numb...
Pruning Amelanchier
The little Amelanchier provides colourful enjoyment the whole year round. Amelanchier come in the form of either a shrub or a small tree. It has a wonderful natural shape and it contin...
Pruning Hydrangea
Pruning hydrangea encourages flowering and helps to keep the shrub looking healthy. Only prune after all chance of frost has passed. There are of course various types of hydrangea...
Pruning climbing hydrangea
Hydrangea anomala A climbing hydrangea (hydrangea anomala) flowers on old wood. That is to say, flowers will only grow on branches formed in the previous year. This means that if you ...
Pruning crab apple trees
Malus The crab apple, also known as the Malus, is a fantastic tree for every season. In the spring you can enjoy its wonderful white, pink or red blossoms. These flowers turn into smal...
Pruning fruit trees: when and how?
Fruit trees in the garden? Then you have to prune it every year to enjoy a good harvest. Indispensable pruning tools Secateurs. As fruit trees are prone to diseas...
Pruning roses: How and when?
There are many types of roses, all of which need to be pruned in different ways and at different times. In this blog, we explain exactly how and when to prune each rose. The c...
Pruning smooth hydrangea
Hydrangea arborescens Smooth hydrangea (hydrangea arborescens) flowers on this year’s wood. The buds grow again every spring so you need to prune a hydrangea arborescens (the smooth hyd...
Pruning the Box (Buxus Sempervirens)
Box is grown primarily as a hedge or as a topiary plant. To keep your box healthy and in the desired shape, it should be pruned twice a year. Pruning in June Give your box its first p...
Pruning the Common Hydrangea
The hydrangea, who doesn't have this plant in the garden or on the patio or balcony? The hydrangea is a popular shrub because of the beautiful and large flowers that you can enj...
Pruning the Dogwood tree
There are many different varieties of dogwood: If you want to prune your dogwood, you should consider that different varie...
Pruning the Hazelnut (Corylus avellana)
Shaping in March The best time to trim the hazelnut into shape is in March. The aim of this pruning is to keep the shrub compact and to prevent unrestricted growth. To do this just trim...
Pruning the Ivy (Hedera helix)
Ivy (Hedera) is an undemanding garden plant that can be pruned in all kinds of different ways. If it has become too big it can be cut back hard without any problem. This should preferab...
Pruning the Periwinkle
Pruning in March If a periwinkle needs pruning, the best time to do this is in March. The greater and the lesser periwinkle can be treated in the same way, also with regard to pruning....
Pruning the Weigela (Weigelia)
Pruning in January - February If your Weigela has become too large or too old, rejuvenation pruning is a good option. The best time to do this is January – February, although not in fre...
Pruning the flowering Currant (Ribes sanguineum)
Pruning in April-May Flowering currant can be pruned after flowering in April or May. Depending on the condition of the plant, various pruning methods can be applied. You may want to re...
Pruning the lavender
Lavender is a strong durable plant for dry, warm borders and known for flowering from spring right though to autumn. The toughest semi-shrub around, every sunny garden needs this heave...
Pruning the privet (Ligustrum)
Privet is a shrub with an erect, vertical growing habit and a natural hedge shape, making it an ideal subject for planting as a hedge in the garden. Privet can be trimmed as soon as it ...
Pruning the snowball (Viburnum)
There are several different snowball varieties. The Latin name of this magnificent genus is Viburnum. Some examples of this fabulous plant are listed below: L...
Pruning trees and shrubs
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Pruning smooth hydrangea
Hydrangea arborescens Smooth hydrangea (hydrangea arborescens) flowers on this year’s wood. The buds grow again every spring so you need to prune a hydrangea arborescens (the smooth hyd...
Pruning climbing hydrangea
Hydrangea anomala A climbing hydrangea (hydrangea anomala) flowers on old wood. That is to say, flowers will only grow on branches formed in the previous year. This means that if you ...
How and when to prune the Japanese maple?
The Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) is the smaller version of maple (Acer). Its small size makes it a popular plant for the garden. It even fits in a nice pot in the garden or o...
Pruning roses: How and when?
There are many types of roses, all of which need to be pruned in different ways and at different times. In this blog, we explain exactly how and when to prune each rose. The c...
Pruning fruit trees: when and how?
Fruit trees in the garden? Then you have to prune it every year to enjoy a good harvest. Indispensable pruning tools Secateurs. As fruit trees are prone to diseas...
Pruning trees and shrubs
Trees S...
Pruning Hydrangea
Pruning hydrangea encourages flowering and helps to keep the shrub looking healthy. Only prune after all chance of frost has passed. There are of course various types of hydrangea...
Pruning the Common Hydrangea
The hydrangea, who doesn't have this plant in the garden or on the patio or balcony? The hydrangea is a popular shrub because of the beautiful and large flowers that you can enj...