Pruning

Pruning the Lawson's Cypress (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana)
If you let them grow to a substantial size before pruning, they will probably fail to develop new shoots. Like various shrubs, conifers do not tend to develop shoots on old wood. Prune ...

Pruning Evergreen Clematis
Evergreen clematis, also known as traveller's joy, old man’s beard or Clematis Vitalba, is an eye-catching addition for any garden. They offer colour and interest even in the darker, co...

Pruning pond plants
Did you know that regular pruning and thinning of water plants is an essential element of good pond maintenance? In the autumn you will want to prevent the pond from filling up with le...

Pruning the California Lilac (Ceanothus)
The Ceanothus, or Californian lilac, is ideal for a sunny, sheltered spot and produces beautiful blue, white and pink flowers that will brighten up both borders and walls. When and h...

Pruning the Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus)
The magnificent cherry laurel is very decorative in the garden, either planted as a solitary feature or as a hedge. A cherry laurel planted on its own can be pruned i...

Pruning the English yew (Taxus baccata)
In March Although most conifers should not be pruned heavily and only tolerate light trimming, the yew is an exception as it can endure rigorous pruning if necessary. The best time to d...

Pruning the Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus gunni)
This tree originates from Australia. It has aromatic greyish-green leaves and a handsome trunk. Pruning in April Pruning is not essential. However, in spring if desired you can raise th...

Pruning the Gooseberry (Ribes rubrum)
Pruning between January and March Gooseberries can be pruned in the first year after planting. Remove all branches shorter than about 10 cm at the beginning of spring, in March. The rem...

Pruning the Japanese flowering cherry tree (Prunus)
Cherry trees are beautiful addition to any garden, providing an array of spring colours when in full blossom. These flowers can be single, double or semi-double and range in colour from...

Pruning the Oakleaf Hydrangea
Facts about the hydrangeas: Oakleaf hydrangeas are deciduous flowering shrubs which are perfect for borders. The flowers of oakleaf hydrangea (or hydrangea quercifolia) are produced on...

Pruning the ornamental apple tree
Malus The ornamental apple tree (Malus) does not mind pruning. It has a tendency to grow in an irregular shape, so if you prefer your tree to have a neater appearance you can trim it at...

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
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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...