Pruning can make a world of difference in the health and appearance of your plants, but doing it wrong can lead to some ...

Now find out how to prune plants so you can get comfortable with the basics and produce a professional-looking finish. 1. Grab Your Pruning Tools. pruning shears, secateurs, ...

In winter, when plants are dormant and many disease pathogens are not present, I seldom see a need to disinfect pruning tools while doing routine pruning. However, it depends on the plant and the ...

Pruning tools for healthier plants. By Roy Berendsohn Published: Dec 06, 2004 7:00 PM EST Plants differ from other living things in one important respect: You can improve a plant's vigor by ...

Many landscape plants will require pruning at some stage of their life. Plants may need to be pruned to reduce or maintain plant size or to remove dead or damaged material. Pruning is also used to ...

Alternate pruning tools, leaving one to soak, and switch them when moving to the next plant. Some folks carry spray bottles with the solution in it, spraying the tools between cuts.

Next, choose a disinfectant. Some popular options include:. Alcohol (ethanol or isopropyl): Either wipe or dip tools in a solution that is 70-100% alcohol—there’s no need to rinse it off.But ...

Pruning is a science, but it doesn’t have to be intimidating. Just follow these easy guidelines. Elizabeth Exstrom: Pruning trees correctly involves the right tools and some planning ...

Pruning shrubs and perennials in May can reward you with neater plants and tremendous future flowering displays. There is a lot to do in the garden this month, but do not overlook pruning when ...

Pruning is an important part of plant maintenance, but tomatoes can suffer if you prune the wrong way. Here are 7 common mistakes that could be hindering, not helping, growth.