Tree Pruning Tips for Winter Weather

Pruning during the dormant season is a critical component of a tree’s annual lifecycle management. When leaves fall and branches bare themselves, the structure of your trees is fully revealed, allowing for a clear assessment and strategic planning of each cut. It’s good timing, as the cooler weather reduces the risk of pests and diseases…

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Choosing the Correct Pruning Tools

Choosing the Correct Pruning Tools for California Plants (and other Pruning “ABC’s”) Remember when you first planted your garden plants, trees, and shrubs? Every plant looked so lonesome at first. But now the space is getting crowded! So now what to do? You wouldn’t dare want to get rid of any healthy foliage or shrub,…

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Winter Rosebush Care: Essential Pruning Tips for San Jose Gardens

Winter Rosebush Care: Essential Pruning Tips for San Jose Gardens

In San Jose and the broader Bay Area, roses rarely enter full dormancy due to our mild climate, though they do undergo a vital resting phase critical for their health and longevity. It may be tempting to prune immediately after blooms fade, but patience is key. The post-bloom period allows roses to store essential starches…

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Summer Pruning Guide: Fruit Trees Edition

Are you looking at your abundant fruit harvest and wondering the best way to keep fruit trees aesthetically pleasing in addition to producing delicious fruit, before we get into fall and winter (that’s when the real pruning work begins)? Are your fruit trees looking heavy? Do your fruit trees have deadwood? Now is the time…

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If You Read One Article About Pruning Bushes – Read This One!

   Hollywood actors often talk of “disappearing” into roles, where they aim for a performance so natural it looks effortless to those taking it in. They don’t want their method to be overly apparent, and it’s the same for many forms of art. It certainly applies to landscaping: you do want your garden to be enjoyed by…

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