The first cut is made on the underside of the limb about 6 inches away.

Feb 17, Using proper pruning techniques prevents damaging trees and shrubs. If limbs are larger than /2 inches in diameter or heavily weighted, use the three-step method for removal (see Figure 1). The first cut is made on the underside of the limb about 6 inches away from the trunk but only cut about one-third of the way through the limb.

When training a young tree, prune back branches below the lowest permanent branch 8 to 12 inches from the trunk as these are temporary branches.

Pruning spring-blooming shrubs during the summer will result in cutting off many of the flower buds for the following spring. Plants that flower in the summer (after May) should be pruned during late winter or early spring because they typically bloom on new growth.

However, there are exceptions to this rule. Oct 03, Mark Arena, ©, Clemson Extension. For branches larger than 1½ inches in diameter use a pruning saw. Pruning saws have a narrow blade for easy maneuvering and coarser points or teeth than a common carpentry saw. Most pruning saws also have a curved blade that cuts on the draw stroke, pulling the blade toward you. Feb 01, A properly pruned shrub is a work of art and beauty and does not look as if it has been pruned.

Pruning cuts should be hidden inside the plant where they will be covered by remaining leaves. The Sistema de Riego para Árboles y Arbustos. Jan 22, Landscape, Shrubs, Trees.

Pruning cuts should be hidden inside the plant where they will be covered by remaining leaves.

Oct 21, Clemson University events, updated every day. Powered by the Localist Community Event Platform WHAT: The Landscaper's Guide to Customer Care:"Pruning Trees and Shrubs" with Paul Thompson, Clemson University Cooperative Extension WHEN: Wednesday, October 21, pm - pm (You may enter the Zoom room after am on the day of the event) WHERE.