“Prune a conifer?” you ask. Well, as Dylan Thomas said, we need “to begin at the beginning.” Conifers are cone-bearing trees that produce tiny pollen cones in spring followed later by more substantial ...
Generally speaking, conifers are trees and shrubs with needles that set seeds in cones. Yews, junipers and ginkgos produce cones, too, but they’re fleshy and appear berry-like. Ginkgos are ...
Q: I need to prune an arborvitae hedge because it is too tall. I’d like to remove 3 or 4 feet off the top of these shrubs. When is the best time to prune them? A: Late winter or early spring is ...
March kicks off the tree pruning season. When it comes to pruning conifers like spruce, pine and yew, March is a little early and here are important tips and rules to keep in mind. As with any plant, ...
The pruning season is here which prompts questions about when to prune conifers. First, avoid pruning landscape evergreen trees whenever possible. Plant pine, spruce and fir where there is enough room ...
WELL, HERE WE are already — it’s November! Hopefully, we all remembered to turn our clocks back, which means tonight it is dark at 5 p.m. This also means some of our attention turns to the holidays ...
With the end of the fall season comes the question of when is the best time to prune trees and shrubs. It’s not always a simple answer. There are as many ways to prune as there are trees and shrubs.
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Garden Guy column: Pruning simplified

Pruning can be a daunting task for gardeners. Like most gardening, it can be as complicated or as simple as you want to make ...