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He had trelissed fruit trees that were amazing. Pruning and grafting trees was my Grandpas forte. I'm always glad when You pop in for a visit. Zsuzsy Bee (author) from Ontario/Canada on February 13, 2009: I bought these rose plants from Canada,, they are the best. Zsuzsy, put some coffee grounds and banana skins in the ground around the rose bush, it also helps.

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Also knowing how gorgeous the fruit trees are when they're in full bloom and then eating the cherries, apples and pears makes it all worth it.Ĭgull8m from North Carolina on February 13, 2009: Zsuzsy Bee (author) from Ontario/Canada on February 17, 2009:įoxility! It sounds like quite a bit of work but once you're out there trimming with the promise of spring just being around the corner it is actually fun. I'll refer to this hub when I get the courage to start trimming :)

The idea of pruning them has always scared me! I don't want to cut too much off and ruin the tree. We planted three fruit trees last year, and I'm hoping they will produce something this summer. Shawna.wilson from Arizona on February 22, 2009: because you're not buying fruit that's been sprayed with strange chemicals in some central American country. The ants and bugs in my neighborhood are not picky, and I'm almost positive they have not spent the time to read that section of the manual.Īlso, since I work at a fruit tree nursery, I've noticed that with this difficult economy, more people are taking an interest to organic gardening and growing their own fruit. I disagree, and I cover all cuts with a bit of dressing. It is said that only cuts that are over 2 inches in diameter need to have a protective wound dressing applied. The main reason for using the protective goo is to keep moisture and bugs out. Should I Use a Pruning Sealer to Dress the Wound? This ensures that the tree bark won't loosen up near the wound and allow for moisture and bugs to enter between the bark and the woody parts.

Now you can cut the remaining stub almost flush and parallel to the tree trunk.

Make the second cut from the top down, 2-4 inches further out on the branch, this time cutting all the way through.

Make a cut, sawing from the bottom up, about a third of the way through the branch,18-20 inches away from the tree trunk.

And for larger tree limbs, you will need a pruning saw which also comes in a variety of styles, from curved to straight-bladed, etc.ģ Step Method for Cutting Large Branches to Prevent Damage: Tree pruners (clippers mounted onto a pole and activated by a rope) also come in handy for cutting those really high branches. Long-handled lopping shears will give extra leverage for reaching taller and thicker branches. Personal preference will determine which kind of shears best fit your hands. That way, I'm able to snip off any suckers right away when I notice them. I own a couple of different sized ones and I carry one with me all the time when in the garden.

The ideal pruning shears or hand clippers is lightweight and makes clean cuts that can heal quickly. For most jobs, hand tools such as clippers, shears, saws, and pole pruners will do just fine. Whether or not you want to invest mega bucks into power tools really depends on the size of your "orchard." For me, pruning just two trees every year didn't warrant buying a chainsaw (sorry, guys). There is a large assortment of pruning tool available on the market, so it will take time for you to find which tool will work the best for you. Over the years, I have learned that there is a tool for every job, and tree pruning is not an exception.