Printing Pleasure 10 (2 SETS + 2 BLACK) Compatible PGI-1500XL Ink Cartridges for Maxify MB2000 MB2050 MB2300 MB2350 - Black/Cyan/Magenta/Yellow, High Capacity

Product Information

There are times when it is absolutely necessary to prune to encourage healthier growth and to rejuvenate shrubs and plants. And then of course, there is the ornamental element. Crown lifting involves the removal of the lower branches to a given height. The height is achieved by the removal of whole branches or removing the parts of branches which extend below the desired height. The branches are normally not lifted to more than one third of the tree's total height. However, even the most unrestricted of older plants will benefit some form of annual trimming to keep them healthy and productive of fruit and flower. Introducing or spreading disease can be a concern when pruning. While most diseases aren’t spread by pruning tools, a few can be. One of the best ways to guard against infection is by dipping or wiping pruning tools with isopropyl alcohol or a 10% bleach solution (nine parts water, one part bleach) between cuts, especially when moving between related healthy and diseased plants. Furthermore, it is a good idea to prune healthy plants first and diseased plants last. Chinese jasmine ( J.polyanthum), a tender houseplant with highly fragrant, white flowers, opening from pink buds,in late winter and spring

Prune deciduous magnolias and walnut trees between mid-summer and early autumn, to avoid excessive bleeding and allow pruning cuts to heal well Every gardener knows how incredibly beautiful a rose bush can be or how straggly and homely an uncared-for rose can be! And for this article, it’s also important to note that while roses could be grouped with other shrubs and climbing bushes, they are such a large category and one that is beloved by many gardeners. The argument to prune states that a garden is a managed or controlled environment, and as such, each plant co-exists in relation to other plants in the landscape. Since narrow-leaved evergreens produce new growth in spring and fall and do not grow much in summer, prune the first or second week in April in warmer sections of Texas and the first or second week of May or June in cooler areas. The only exception to this rule is pines, which should be pruned before the candle growth develops in the spring.Learn when and how to prune your hollies, whether you have deciduous, rounded, intermediate, or pyramidal plants. Read more… After any renovation pruning make sure you feed and mulch in spring, if you want the plant to make vigorous growth. Much has been written about the advantages and disadvantages of using a wound dressing on large cuts. Traditionally, wound dressing or pruning paint is used only on cuts larger than an inch in diameter. However, scientists have found that wound dressings are strictly cosmetic and have little to do with preventing insect or disease damage to the wound area. Pruning paint may, in fact, slow down the healing process. In general, wound dressings are not recommended or necessary, with one exception. On oak trees in areas of Texas where the oak wilt disease is prevalent, wound dressing should be used to help prevent the bark beetle from spreading the disease through the pruned surface on a tree. Making Pruning Cuts Correctly What can be done with a large, overgrown, bare-bottomed and misshapen hedge? If it is deciduous, the answer is fairly simple. In spring before leaves appear, prune to 1 foot below desired height. Then carefully trim for the next few years to give it the desired shape and fullness. Occasionally, hedge plants may have declined too much to recover from this treatment, making it necessary to replace them. Timing:Annually; after flowering for those that flower on the previous year's growth, or in late winter or early spring for those flowering on the current year's growth.

Spiraea benefit from vigorous pruning of old wood, reducing each stem by up to 1/3, leaving at least five buds Hedging shears should only be used for pruning hedges, topiaries, and other formal shapes. There is rarely any need to use hedging shears on deciduous shrubs. Although shearing is faster than hand pruning, selective hand pruning is much better for the plant and results in better structure in the long term. Despite their tolerance for heat, clematis vines may require afternoon shade when grown in warmer regions. In addition to helping to maintain soil moisture, the application of mulch may be especially useful in keeping the plant’s root system cool throughout the summer. Today’s trend of using vertical space in the garden includes the use of a number of climbing and flowering plants. One widely used flowering specimen is the clematis, which may bloom in spring, summer, or fall depending on the variety. The diversity of plant types may leave you wondering when to prune clematis. Complicated instructions for pruning clematis vines can be found on the web, but many gardeners desire a simpler means of instruction. Follow these tips for pruning clematis and you will never lose a clematis bloom again. Tips for Pruning Clematis

Pruning Shrubs

Pruning tools | Basic pruning techniques | Pruning shrubs and vines | Pruning trees | Pruning roses  Doing some basic research before you buy a plant is a good idea for all gardeners. Because pruning is best done as a young plant grows, learning what type and how to prune your plant is key. And make sure to allow enough space for mature dimensions at planting time. Since they’re vines, clematis plants require some kind of support to guide their growth. The type of support system is usually dependent on the variety grown. For instance, poles are acceptable choices for smaller growing clematis vines, which can range anywhere from 2 to 5 feet (0.6-1.5 m) in height. In gradual renewal pruning, a few of the oldest and tallest branches are removed at or slightly above ground level on an annual basis (Figure 8). Some thinning may be necessary to shorten long branches or maintain a symmetrical shape. Again, knowing your plant and what shape, space and design you want it to have in your garden is important in knowing how and when to prune the plant.

Prune evergreens according to their growth habits. Allow these plants to assume their natural shape. Pruning is a matter of cutting the branches so that a more desirable plant is attained through compact, controlled growth. This requires pruning individual stems rather than shearing. Shearing not only ruins the natural growth habit but prevents light from penetrating into the center of the plant resulting in foliage drop. Prune herbaceous clematis such as C. heracleifolia, C. integrifolia and C. recta to near ground level in late autumn or early spring. Unsure of which pruning group Unlike people, woody plants are unable to heal damaged tissues. Instead, they compartmentalize wounds with layers of cells and by producing defense compounds that help prevent the damage from spreading any further. The angle of pruning cuts impacts how well a tree or shrub will be able to grow over an injury. The proper angle of a cut can be determined by carefully observing two branch features, the branch collar and the branch bark ridge. These should be all the tools necessary to allow you to begin pruning most plants in ordinary home gardens other than perhaps a tool tote. General Pruning Tips The aim of good pruning is to encourage a good floral abundance, with the bushes planted in beds or mixed in with other ornamental plants.Secateurs are a common item in the gardening shed. They are ideal for pruning stems up to around a finger width in size. Pruning clematis vines that flower in summer or fall should be done in early spring, as these flowers are produced on the current year’s growth.