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Pruning Trees and Shrubs
DIYnet — Make sure to leave the branch collar when removing large branches. Paul James, host of HGTV's Gardening by the Yard, talks about when and why to prune a tree: to remove dead or diseased wood, to increase air circulation and to increase flower and ...More…
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Pruning Trees
DIYnet — The growth buds of a pine tree are at the tips of the branches. If you cut a pine branch here, you'll be left with a stub forever. Flush cuts are no longer recommended for removing large branches. Leave the branch collar, from which a callus of ...More…
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Common Questions About Tree Care
DIYnet — I've got a mature tree whose roots are growing above the ground, making mowing next to impossible. What can I do? You could add topsoil to cover the roots, but in time they'll grow into the topsoil, and if you add too much soil, you could smother ...More…
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Hedge Trimmers
DIYnet — Lopping shears have long handles that make it easier to cut large branches ( The mini-pruning saw is an easily portable tool with sharp blades for cutting thin branches ( The standard pruning saw has sharp teeth for cutting thick timber ...More…
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Interview: Spiral-Cut Evergreens
DIYnet — Cut your own spiral evergreen, and don't worry: bad cuts will grow back. If you clip the hedge in your yard and prune the shrubs the same way year-round, it might be time for a change, says Ask DIY Gardening Expert Jesse Mack Burns. She ...More…
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Removing a Tree
DIYnet — Large cranes make tree removal safer and less expensive than it was 30 years ago. Occasionally you'll need to have a tree removed. Generally, you should try to save a tree whenever possible. But if it becomes more of a liability than a benefit, ...More…
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Caring for Young Trees
DIYnet — Tree expert Dr. Wayne Clatterbuck offers tips on caring for young trees. Don't be overzealous when pruning a young tree. A good rule of thumb is to mentally divide a young tree into thirds. One-third is the roots, one-third is the trunk and the ...More…
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Caring for Newly Planted Trees
DIYnet — When staking a tree, run the wire through a piece of garden hose to protect the trunk. Place the guide wire above a crotch to prevent its slipping down the trunk. Bare-root trees should be heeled in if you can't plant them right away. Many young ...More…
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Leaf-Blowers
DIYnet — Leaf-blowers are ideal for quick cleanups of driveways, walkways and lawns. But these tools do more than just blow leaves. The Air Rake from ToroB. is a basic homeowner's leaf-blower weighing about 3 pounds ( Toro's Blower-Vac is a larger ...More…
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A Bonsai Ficus
DIYnet — The art of bonsai can be used to create a miniature forest.< < These two plants are the same age, but the smaller has been pruned and kept in a small pot.< < This ficus has too much foliage for a bonsai, explains Ann Erb. It will be used to .. ...More…
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Quick Tip: Pruning Boxwoods
DIYnet — To get a straight edge when you're pruning boxwoods, tie a string onto two bamboo poles that are just a little higher than you'd like the hedge, says show host Kim Haworth. Stretch the string along the hedge at the height you'd like to trim ...More…