Spring is the time to Prune your trees and shrubs!
Pruning can be done at this time of year to thin out trees or shrubs that have become too dense or simply to cut back those that have grown too big. Be careful not to prune any trees or shrubs that bloom in the early spring, such as Forsythia and Magnolias, as you may accidentally prune the flower buds.
Early spring flowering shrubs should be pruned after they have finished blooming. Come in today to pick up our free pamphlet on “Practical Pruning” to learn what should be pruned when.
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Forsythia
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Magnolia
During the winter months there is no shortage of work that you can do in the garden. Proper care of your shrubs during the winter can enhance how much they bloom or grow during the spring and summer.
Your shrubs will benefit if you take the time to prune them. Pruning should focus on enhancing the shape of the shrubs as well as removing any dead branches. You should be careful not to prune early spring blooming shrubs like Forsythia as pruning them too early might reduce the amount of blooms you see in the spring. When you come by the store pickup our Practical Pruning brochure and ask one of our staff about what you should be pruning now.
You can also spray your deciduous shrubs, like your roses, with the Lime Sulphur and Dormant Oil combination spray. This spray will help to reduce the fungal and insect infections that you may get during the season.
Fall is a great time to plant trees and shrubs while the ground is moist and easy to dig. Spring flowering shrubs like Camellia, Forsythia, Sarcococca, or Rhododendrons are ideal to plant now.
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