#pruning trees

[urban-homesteading]

Information on pruning overgrown plants.

Your goals are to have adequate air flow throughout the plant, remove diseased or dead branches, and have good light penetrating the entire plant.

Remove any branch that is rubbing against another. This can cause an open wound on the branch, which is an opportunity for disease to invade the plant.

Remove branches that are growing toward the center of the plant. Also, remove any branches that cross each other. Remember we want to provide both air circulation and light penetration.

Remove any dead or diseased branches. A dead branch will be brittle, its buds will be brown. While a live branch will be flexible, buds will be green and there will be a green layer under the bark.

Generally, remove 1/3 of the plants’ height or 1/3 of its branches.

Remove any suckers and or waterspouts. These 2 types of branches look similar, growing straight up. However, a sucker originates from the roots or below the graft. While the waterspout will be vigorous and originate from the trunk or large branches.

Here is some additional information:

https://extension.umd.edu/.../water-sprouts-or-suckers.../

https://www.uky.edu/Ag/Horticulture/QRLabels/Pruning.html...

Illustration credit: Don Wittig, former UME Master Gardener, https://extension.umd.edu/.../pruning-trees-home-landscape/

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Daisugi, Growing Trees Out of Other Trees?

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CRK As Tumblr Posts (Part 9)

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Bonus 1

(Also, Thanks @sapphic-shadowarcher For The Office-Drama One, I Made A JesterGem/ShadowArcher Post In Your Honor)

[dtelandscape-us]

8 Fall Strategies for Preparing Commercial Landscapes for Winter

1. Assessing Your Commercial Landscape's Unique Needs

As autumn hues paint the landscape, it's crucial for commercial property managers to start planning for winter. Preparing your commercial landscape for winter can help you avoid costly repairs and safety hazards. Each property has its unique characteristics, and these eight fall strategies will guide you in safeguarding your commercial landscape against the harsh winter elements.

2. Perform a Comprehensive Clean-Up

The first step in preparing your commercial landscape for winter is to conduct a thorough clean-up. Remove leaves, debris, and dead plants to ensure your property looks tidy and to prevent potential hazards.

3. Pruning and Tree Maintenance

Proper pruning and tree maintenance are essential during the fall season. Trimming branches and removing deadwood enhances the aesthetic appeal and minimizes the risk of falling limbs during winter storms.

4. Fertilization and Soil Health

Fall is an ideal time to fortify your commercial landscape's soil health. Fertilize your lawns and plants to provide them with the essential nutrients they need to withstand the harsh winter conditions.

5. Irrigation System Winterization

To prevent costly damage to your irrigation system, it's crucial to winterize it before freezing temperatures arrive. This step ensures that your system won't burst or malfunction during the cold months.

6. Plant Protection and Mulching

Applying a layer of mulch around your plants helps regulate soil temperature, conserve moisture, and guard against frost damage, all of which are important aspects of protecting your plants from harsh winter weather.

7. Snow and Ice Management Planning

Don't wait until the first snowfall to plan for snow and ice removal. Establish a clear snow management plan and contract with a reliable snow removal service to keep your property safe and accessible during winter.

8. Hardscape Inspection and Repair

Inspect your commercial property's hardscape features, such as walkways and retaining walls, for signs of wear and damage. Addressing issues now can prevent further deterioration during the winter.

Properly preparing your commercial landscaping for winter is essential for maintaining its beauty, safety, and functionality. Following these eight fall strategies ensures that your property remains in excellent condition throughout the colder months. To save time, money, and potential difficulties, begin your preparations now rather than waiting until winter. Remember, a well-prepared landscape enhances your property's appearance and keeps occupants safe and satisfied.

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Cringe is dead post your headcanons via comic creator

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Ancient Apple , Apple Tree - Jeremy Miranda , 2024.

American , b. 1980 -

Acrylic on board , 7 x 8 in.

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Woo! Phantasmagoria! Shadow Milk Cookie :D (also known as Phantas when it comes to AUs)

It may be messy, but I've spent too long trying to come up with a design for jester man over here. Let's just embrace the chaos SMC style. This is also the guy who designed Pure Vanilla and Wind Archer's outfits by the way. He does not like his hair.

[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Saturday 12 April 2025

Soon this beautifully fan trained Malus domestica 'Laxton's Fortune' (apple) will be covered in pale pink flowers. This dessert apple was developed by the Laxton Brothers Nursery, Bedford, UK, and released in 1904. It has been described as a useful substitute for Malus ‘Cox's Orange Pippin’ (one of its parents), having some of that aromatic flavour and being but much easier to grow. This variety will even set a light crops even if there are no pollination partners nearby, but cropping will be better with another variety to cross-pollinate the blossom.

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I should not repot a tiny maple tree in the dark but I want to repot my tiny maple tree. into her tiny pot. on account of being the cutest goddamn thing of all time.

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Pruning the willow view point

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Behold! My pear tree vision.

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CRK As Tumblr Posts (Part 4)

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Bonus 1

[allistertheghost]

family tree headcanons!!

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