Volunteers to tackle invasive island weeds at Lake Sacajawea Jun 5, 2009
Volunteers should wear long sleeves and bring gloves and, if they have them, a pruning saw and loppers. Extra life jackets wouldn t hurt, either, he said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
• A good tool makes the kindest cuts Jun 2, 2009
A good tool makes the kindest cuts By Lee ReichFor The Associated Press If you're going to buy just one tool for pruning, make it a pair of handheld pruning shears. This is the tool you'll use for pruning roses and for most cuts on fruit plants, houseplants, and young ornamental trees and bushes ... Better quality pruning shears cost more and are well worth the extra money. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Economy's silver lining: Lower bids for Palo Alto Jun 2, 2009
Even routine work, such as pruning trees, has become more affordable in recent months, Sartor reported ... But the cost of pruning and removing hazardous trees gradually rose, reaching $100 per hour in 2008. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Growing grapes is not hard May 30, 2009
Pruning and training will depend on their individual growth habits. Pruning is the final point to consider. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Work heats up in summer garden May 30, 2009
Complete all azalea pruning by the end of the month. For bushier poinsettias, prune them back four inches after every foot of new growth. (Florida Today)
Paid to learn May 29, 2009
"It's a lot of planting, pruning, weeding, harvesting," said Jessica Glatt, garden park project manager, who oversees the interns. "We do plan a lot of exposure to environmental careers.". (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
• Prune evergreens with care May 26, 2009
But when a few years of neglect turns these plants into ominous, billowing masses of greenery, it's time to take out the pruning tools ... These plants vary in their tolerance to severe pruning, and the right cut can spell the difference between a plant that is butchered, even dead, and one that is pleasing to look at ... Gradual lowering is also the method of choice if a plant is particularly valuable and you have any doubts about its ability to resprout after severe pruning. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Early scouting can help manage corn pests in wet year (7) May 25, 2009
White grubs feed on roots of seedlings, which will cause irregular stands since pruning takes place on the roots. Armyworm moth flights have been reported in Missouri, Indiana and Illinois. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Loggers manage family tracts to help woods thrive May 25, 2009
"You get the extreme environmentalists that want to shut the logging down, but we've still got people wanting to buy cardboard, or paper, or to build houses.He and other members of the Washington Farm Forestry Association believe good forest management which could involve pruning, clearing of brush, selective logging, thinning and replanting of cleared land keeps trees healthy and safe from deadly fires and bugs.About 50 such families in Kittitas County mostly in the upper region, where the... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Why did my plant fail to flower? May 24, 2009
Causes include improper pruning, fertilizing practices, winter or frost injury, plant age, crowding, amount of sunlight, and leaving developing seedpods on the plant ... Pruning them in late summer through early spring before they flower will remove many flower buds. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Funds helps restore park's land, garden May 23, 2009
An arborist prepares for pruning, May 1 at the Minute Man National Historical Park in Concord. Funds helps restore park's land, garden. (Concord Journal, MA)
Seasonal problems crop up May 22, 2009
Calcium deficiency usually results from improper soil pH, excessive nitrogen fertilization, rapid plant growth, dry soil and root pruning during cultivation. This happens more often to those who grow tomatoes in pots and let them dry out too much before watering. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Tree cuts criticized May 22, 2009
"The way the city handles the cutting down and pruning of trees is appalling and disrespectful," said Lisa Kelso, an architect and Kailua resident for more than two decades ... "The way the city handles the cutting down and pruning of trees is appalling and disrespectful," said Lisa Kelso, an architect and Kailua resident for more than two decades. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Grass-free yard options May 21, 2009
At this point, the work is about mulching, pruning, and watering. "It's a different kind of maintenance than a grass yard," Wry said. (Boston Globe)
Creating New Bromeliad Plants Throu... May 21, 2009
To separate the pups from the mother, take a sharp, clean knife or pruning sheers and cut between the host plant and the offset. Place the new plant in the proper medium such as potting soil, perlite or other well draining material. (Suite101.com)
Organic tips for a healthy spring garden May 19, 2009
When pruning trees and shrubs, look out for praying mantis egg cases. Shaped like a small loaf of bread, the inch-long, half-inch high, tan egg cases should be left undisturbed. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Fungus is killing mountain laurel May 19, 2009
Carl Walker Metzgar said his office has received four telephone calls from residents who noticed sick mountain laurel flowers (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Seeds of community: Public garden brings together all walks of life to grow friendship, their own food May 18, 2009
At the other end, Taun Beddes, a Utah State University Extension horticulture agent, planted fruit trees that will help local gardeners learn about pruning. And milling around in-between were members of the interfaith group Cache Community Connections. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
June gardening guide May 17, 2009
Ensure secateurs and pruners are sharp and spray bottles are in good working order in readiness for pruning. Continue fertilising established winter flowering annuals like pansies, cinerarias, primulas and petunias on a fortnightly basis. (iAfrica.com)
How to Grow Catmint Plant Profile May 17, 2009
Other cultivars hold a compact, bushy form better even without a mid-season pruning. Dimensions: Catmint can range from 6-48 inches tall and 2-4 feet wide. (Suite101.com)
Kidnocker: When is a willow not a willow? May 16, 2009
Because of its unique branch structure, haphazard pruning can lead to extensive suckering and an uncharacteristic shape. Occasional trimming is recommended during the time the tree is without foliage, so the results can better be visualized. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
The new art of landscapes May 15, 2009
Adds Norm Mittleider of Art of Pruning, whom Doud hired to transform the plants into graceful sculptures: The whole yard is a living structure not just a collection of plants. The Doud-Conner garden in Briarlake will be one of six area gardens on display during Saturday s Artful Garden Tour to benefit the High Museum of Art. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Video Viewing Club methodology for cocoa farmers launched May 15, 2009
"In all, a total of eight video episodes have been developed covering pruning, controlling black pod disease, chemical control of mirids and black pod disease, harvesting, pod breaking, fermentation and drying of cocoa," she added. Dr David announced that the preliminary results from a recent study showed that all surveyed VVC participants had adopted most of the ICPM practices learnt and informed knowledge of these practices compared with non-trained farmers. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Green Thumbs: Spring is joyously sprung May 15, 2009
Perhaps the crabapple s greatest fault is its tendency to be an extremely vigorous grower, which requires yearly pruning to thin crossed branches and remove suckers from around the base of the tree. Monitor foliage regularly for evidence of caterpillars, especially the tiny green larvae of winter moths that are starting to chew holes the tender leaves of many emerging trees and shrubs. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Ask the Wi-Fi Guru: May Edition May 13, 2009
Sometimes the only remedy from leaf blockage is strategic pruning (or, in severe cases, a chainsaw), but before resorting to arboreal butchery consider outfitting at each end of your wireless link. Highly directional antennas will require precise aiming to maximize signal, but can produce stronger signals through a difficult environment than antennas (such as those included with most routers). (SmallBusinessComputing)
Location, location May 11, 2009
Clematis are prized for their beautiful flowers, unusual seed heads and charm, but there is plenty of confusion about planting and pruning clematis ... Check plant labels for pruning groups ... They can be pruned in February but these types seldom need pruning either. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Plants vulnerable to spring diseases May 8, 2009
Don't leave the infected leaves on the ground after pruning because the spores can spread from the infected clippings ... Disinfect your pruning tools after each cut in rubbing alcohol or a 10 percent bleach solution. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Pruning Deciduous Spring-flowering ... May 8, 2009
Pruning Deciduous Spring-flowering Shrubs. Pruning Deciduous Spring-flowering Shrubs ... DIY Guide Pruning to Promote Attractive and Vigorous Plants. (Suite101.com)
Science: Life thrives at active underwater volcano May 7, 2009
One shrimp has even adapted special pruning claws to harvest food from its volcanic environment, while another becomes a hunter later in life. "The 'Loihi' shrimp has adapted to grazing the bacterial filaments with tiny claws like garden shears," Tunnicliffe said. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Business Briefs: May 22 is deadline to apply for drought grants May 6, 2009
The measures include providing water to livestock, pruning trees to reduce water uptake and planting vegetation to hold soil in place. A total of $3 million is available for the state. (Fresno Bee)
Green Thumbs: Choosing the right ornamental tree for your yard May 5, 2009
Tolerant of drought, poor soils, and pollution, these perfectly-formed trees that seldom require pruning produce magnificent clouds of pure white blossoms followed by deep green, glossy leaves that persist well into the fall, turning a rich, deep bronze. Grow in full sun for optimum flowering and leaf color. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Guide to Home Landscaping May 1, 2009
Learn about pruning, how to choose the best trees and shrubs, planning for seasonal effect, adding hedges, purchasing tips, caring for new plants and the proper way to stake. Lawn Care. (Suite101.com)
Limelight Hydrangea a winner for every garden May 1, 2009
A medium pruning that removes one-third to one-half the plant size gives a better structure for large blossoms and the new season ahead. Feed your hydrangea in early spring as new growth resumes. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
U.S. health officials warn migrants about flu May 1, 2009
Alfredo Mendoza, 24, of the Mexican state of Oaxaca, crossed the border two weeks ago to work with his family pruning California's vineyards. "I feel healthy, so I'm just washing my hands a lot and keeping my mouth covered, and not leaving the house other than to work," he said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Treat trees to eliminate scale insects May 1, 2009
Now is the time to get out the pruning shears, just after they bloom. Climbing roses require special pruning for profuse flowering. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Spring cleaning: A little elbow grease and - ugh! - a lot of focus Apr 30, 2009
All that dusting, scrubbing, and closet pruning - depending on your level of ambition - can be daunting for even the most committed of clean freaks. We consulted some cleaning and organization experts for some tips on where to start, and how best to get the job done. (Boston Globe)
Tending Tomatoes The president of the Tualatin Valley Garden Club gets ready for the big plant sale this weekend Apr 29, 2009
Evelyn Wilcox, at 97, still lives there and helps out with weeding and pruning and deadheading. Ken Wilcox, the son, is president of the Tualatin Valley Garden Club, a sponsor, along with the Tualatin Valley Rhododendron Society, of this weekend's annual plant sale at the Washington County Fairgrounds. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
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"Day by dayBehind the scenes, arboretum officials will continue to talk about tough stuff like paying off debt and finding ways to raise money. Several fund-raisers are being planned for the upcoming summer season, and rental fees for the interpretive center will continue to provide a semi-regular revenue stream, albeit small.Meanwhile, folks like Kenny Haar and his good buddy, Bear, will continue to take walks through the arboretum grounds. Vernetta Waltner will continue to have lunch in the... (Freeman Courier, SD)
Seasonal business Apr 29, 2009
Pruning trees gets old fast for Louis Lego ... And pruning is only one of the dozens of tasks Louis and Merby Lego have to complete during the spring ... We absolutely need the break by then, Louis Lego said last week while taking a break from pruning. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Too-frequent pruning can cut flowering Apr 28, 2009
I recommend major pruning just once a year, in the spring. You can lightly trim the rest of the year, removing a straggler here and there. (AZCentral -- Home)
Helping Hand Apr 28, 2009
The project included removing plantings that were overgrown and damaged by deer, pruning established growth, installing new plants and mulching the area. Mr. Newman noted that the Garden Club of Brookfield regularly cares for the plantings on the grounds of the public library. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Keep your citrus happy or else Apr 28, 2009
Pruning: Most species don t need much, but do remember to remove any suckers that grow below the graft union. Older specimens may need old, twiggy growth removed periodically. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Protect Your HOA Landscape Apr 28, 2009
Skilled shrub pruning is one of the most important requirements of a sound maintenance program ... Knowledgeable pruning will allow plant size reductions with improved vigor in most cases. (RealtyTimes)
Dirty Knees: Do you mind? Apr 28, 2009
Some pruning is required to prevent weak spots and splitting. It is said that it was a redbud from which Judas Iscariot of the Bible hung himself, and since that time these trees have refused to grow branches big or strong enough to support another hanging. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Neighbors plan offensive to eradicate English ivy Apr 18, 2009
April 25 is the day selected by the Southcliff Neighborhood Association as its D-Day, the day organizers hope to storm Blandford Canyon with a horde of volunteers wielding work gloves, pruning shears and a vision of an ivy-free landscape. Folks from nearby neighborhoods, local Rotary Clubs and Comcast have already signed up to help. (Longview Daily News, WA)
15 gaffes to avoid while landscaping this spring Apr 15, 2009
Pruning willy-nilly: Many plants prosper when pruned. However, overpruning or doing so the wrong way or at the wrong time can harm a plant. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Cherry treescape makes a striking visual statement Apr 13, 2009
From mid-December to January, she spends eight to 10 hours a week heavily pruning the roses. "That's why I have scratches on my arms all the time," she said with a laugh. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Japanese Gardening Apr 12, 2009
The trees are usually less than one meter high and kept small by pruning, re-potting, growth pinching, and wiring the branches. Japanese gardening is sure to bring about feelings of enjoyment and transformation as you admire your beautiful handiwork. (Suite101.com)
Garden expo planned in Mandan Apr 12, 2009
n "Basics of Tree Pruning," Joe Zeleznik, North Dakota State University Extension forester ... n "Structural Pruning of Young Trees," Joe Zeleznik, NDSU Extension forester. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Sally Scalera: Protect crops against citrus greening Apr 11, 2009
The infection is systemic, and thus cannot be removed by simply pruning away the part of the tree showing symptoms. Early symptoms of citrus greening are a leaf yellowing that may appear on a single shoot or branch. (Florida Today)
Mother's Garden: Prune those shrubs Apr 8, 2009
About this time in spring, real gardeners get itchy fingers to start working in the yard and especially to start pruning the shrubs ... So lets talk about pruning: what, when and how ... Pruning is a most complex science. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Jeffco inmates 'spring' from jail to toil in soil Apr 8, 2009
According to Kelley, every spring, Denver Rose Society horticultural experts will visit the Rose Garden and Jeffco inmates to offer demonstrations on proper rose pruning, general garden care as well as to donate various roses to be transplanted into the soil ... Only the inmates of minimum restriction, or those of less flight or recidivism risk, are allowed to be assigned to the garden landscaping team and will be on hand to learn from the pruning experts, according to Kelley. (Denver Post)
Special 30-Day Window for Drought Assistance Offered to Farmers and Ranchers Apr 8, 2009
Practices being offered through the program include establishing vegetative cover, soil surface roughening, incorporation of soil-stabilizing organic matter, silt fencing adjacent to highways, irrigation water management, pruning to keep trees alive, livestock watering facilities, maintaining standing stubble and more. More information on the drought, conservation practices that may mitigate drought-related problems, and payment rates for the current drought initiative are available at or by... (PR Newswire)
Woodsmen, spare that tree Apr 8, 2009
There is pruning a tree and there is topping a tree ... Pruning is the selective removal of certain limbs based on the structure and growth pattern of the tree ... Careful and judicious pruning throughout the life of the tree will effectively control tree growth and preserve the natural form of the tree without causing serious damage to the tree. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Green Thumb: It’s time to ‘Ask a Master Gardener’ Apr 7, 2009
All-day classes covered such topics as desert soils, plant nutrition and fertilization, plant diseases, propagation, cacti, citrus and vegetables, pruning pests, flowers, lawns and so on. Upon completion of the course, the potential Master Gardeners have to pass a final and then the volunteer hours begin. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Plan taking root Apr 7, 2009
Bobb, affectionately known as The Tree Lady, has been responsible for overseeing the planting, pruning and removal of shade trees during the past 28 years and although she recently retired from the boroughs Shade Tree Committee, Bobb isnt ready to drop her leaves and go dormant yet ... During her nearly 30-year tenure on the commission, Bobb worked with tree trimmers, arborists, borough staff, residents and others to oversee prunings, discuss tree removals, schedule tree... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
SPECIAL GARDENS SECTION: Spring grows new dreams Apr 6, 2009
Because many of these shrubs can grow very large and require a lot of pruning, dwarf varieties have been developed. One of the trends is for small forms of plants, says Alice Longfellow, owner of Longfellow's Garden Center, Centertown. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Spring adult ed classes offered in Deer Lodge Apr 6, 2009
The schedule: Tree Care and Pruning two hours, 6, Barb Andreozzi, April 14, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Kohrs Library. Parent and Tot Swimming five hours, 15, Becky White, Fridays beginning April 17, 5 to 6 p.m. at CPC pool. (Montana Standard, MT)
Topping' bad for your trees Apr 6, 2009
You have a better chance of having branches break and fall due to improper pruning ... If you top a tree, the tree will grow very quickly to the size the tree was before the severe pruning ... Topping and severely pruning trees also can cost you more money. (Montana Standard, MT)
Midwest Gardening Apr 4, 2009
Luckily, this early spring pruning doesn't keep sweetshrub from blooming, because it blooms on both old and new wood. When David dug up some extra sprouts from the plants in my shrub border, we discovered sweetshrub is easy to transplant. (Sioux City Journal)
It's time to plant those gardens Apr 4, 2009
Finish pruning fruit plants ... Pruning should be done with a purpose in mind. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Storm proofing can reduce damage Apr 3, 2009
Although many tasks are storm-specific, some pruning, raking, planting and picking up will save property owners big bucks when any kind of gale blows through. "It's all about the plants," said Leslie Chapman-Henderson of Tallahassee, Fla. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Wetlands bylaw 101: Natural Resources officials explain their proposal Apr 3, 2009
DK: It seems that a lot of people are not aware of the state wetlands protection act, and so when they read the bylaw and saw these things about pruning, and maintenance and repairs and mowing that made them think they were not able to do that. Technically, the wetlands protection act does require a permit for a lot of these activities, but the way that we ve administered it and the way that past staffs and commissions have handled it that these are handled as no filing required. (Concord Journal, MA)
Concrete jungle to garden bliss Apr 2, 2009
Then I had at it, poring over garden books; haunting local nurseries; finding plants that appealed to my aesthetic sense; digging, planting, mulching, fertilizing and pruning. Three years later, I had to admit: The results were discouraging. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Gardening's rebirth Apr 2, 2009
The intensive day-long workshop, Fruit Tree Selection, Planting, Pruning and Care Using Organic Methods, will cover the principles of organic orcharding and the best varieties for organic production. Also, a demonstration on pruning techniques and insect monitoring and trapping will take place. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
