By understanding how and why to make different kinds of cuts, and by understanding a particular plant’s natural growth habits, you can approach annual pruning with confidence and a plan. Heading cuts stimulate branching, and thinning cuts stimulate stronger growth of the existing shoot. Mastering pruning requires understanding how plants respond to different kinds of cuts. To go one step further, prune out branches that cross over and rub the bark of one another. Prune out anything that is dead, damaged or diseased. Simply following the “three Ds” of pruning will take you a long way.
But pruning is often intimidating, especially without understanding the fundamentals, so learning why to prune is a good place to start.įor fruiting trees and berry plants, good pruning regulates growth, increases production and yields, improves fruit size and quality, prevents disease, and maintains plant health and vigor.įor ornamental trees and shrubs, pruning helps maintain plant vigor, creates and preserves good structure, increases flower and fruit production, improves health, enhances ornamental characteristics, and limits and manages size. Most pruning is done at the end of dormant season because injury from low winter temperatures are avoided, and because flower buds are easily recognized and pruning wounds heal quickly. In March and into early April, tree fruits like apples and pears, and small fruits like blueberries and raspberries, remain fully dormant while the worst of winter weather conditions have passed. This time of year is also when UNH Extension typically offers in-person pruning demonstrations around the state. If the product is too large or restricted in your state, you will not be able to checkout with that item in your cart.The beginning of March marks the start of pruning season for New Hampshire gardeners and home orchardists. Enter your shipping zip code at the top of this page and be sure to check the shipping information on each product before you add it to your cart. Some varieties are exceptions due to heat and plant health reasons. Spring Shipping: Region Start Date (above) - Mayĭue to unpredictable weather, these times may vary.
Local Delivery (small radius from Waterloo, WI): April 22nd - November 7th Southern Region: March 15th - November 7th Northern Region: April 15th - November 7th Northern Cold Region: April 22nd - November 7th Therefore, we cannot guarantee any of these times. Due to unpredictable weather, staffing, inventory and industry demands these timelines can change. Keep in mind the dates below act as a general guide. For example, small fruits are only shipped in spring, but majority of our perennials are shipped from spring until fall. Our FedEx and local shipping times depend on two factors, one is by the region and the second is the type of product being shipped.
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