HOW TO TRIM EUGENIA PLANT|PLANT TRIMMING@landscapinggardening1013
To trim is to make (something) neat or of the required size or form by cutting away irregular or unwanted parts.
Pruning: An Introduction to Why, How, and When
PP078 (8/01)
By Dr. Sharon M. Douglas
Department of Plant Pathology and Ecology
The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
Pruning is probably one of the least understood and most daunting landscape maintenance practices for most homeowners. Many people aren't sure what to do or when to do it. However, proper pruning is essential for maintaining attractive and healthy trees and shrubs. The practice of pruning can be simplified through an understanding of the basic principles and techniques. Although this general discussion focuses on pruning of ornamental trees and shrubs, many of the same principles will be applicable for more specialized procedures such as those used for tree fruit, small fruit, and roses.
WHY DO WE PRUNE?
There are basically six key reasons to prune ornamental trees and shrubs:
1. Maintain Plant Health and Aesthetics:
--This involves removal of dead, diseased, or injured plant parts. Removal of these weak parts helps to minimize the potential for secondary or opportunistic pests.
--It also helps to maximize the aesthetic qualities and overall vigor of the shrub or tree.
2. Control Growth:
--This involves pruning to control the overall size and density of the plant.
--However, pruning shouldn't be the way to rectify mistakes in planning, such as when you've selected and planted trees that are just too big or inappropriate for the site.
3. Encourage Flower and Fruit Production:
--This involves pruning to maximize flowering and fruit production.
--This usually involves pruning to open up the canopy in order to allow more light to penetrate. This stimulates the formation of flower buds.
4. Create Special Forms:
--This involves creating highly specialized forms such as hedges, espaliers, topiaries, and pollards.
5. Rejuvenate Old or Overgrown Plants:
--This involves pruning to create new plants from old plants.
--This practice is particularly helpful for shrubs that have become overgrown, sparse, or leggy and helps to stimulate the formation of new, more productive, vigorous wood.
6. Protect People and Property:
--This involves pruning of branches and limbs that are hazardous, weak, or rotted and represent potential hazards to people and property.
PRUNING BASICS
An understanding of the basic equipment and basic principles of pruning will help to simplify any pruning job.
Basic Equipment:
As with any job, you need to have the right equipment and tools. Although there are many types of specialized equipment available for pruning, a few key tools provide the basic equipment for successful pruning.
1. Pruning Shears:
--These are used for small-diameter branches and twigs up to about 1½ inches in diameter.
--There are two types:
Scissors-type (bypass): these have two cutting blades and the cut is made as the blades bypass one another.
Anvil-type: these have a single cutting blade which strikes an anvil of solid metal. The cut is made when the blade impacts the solid surface.
--These are both available in left- and right-handed models.
2. Lopping Shears:
--These are used for branches greater than 1¾ inches in diameter.
--They are similar to pruning shears but have longer handles to provide the leverage needed to cut larger-diameter branches.
--These are also available as scissors- and anvil-types.
3. Pruning Saws:
--These are used for large branches and tree limbs, usually greater than 2-3 inches in diameter.
--Saws come in a variety of sizes and types.
--Chain saws can also be used if one has experience and proper safety equipment.
Regardless of the tool, it is important to keep it sharp and clean. This can be done with regular sharpening and cleaning with 10% household bleach (1 part bleach: 9 parts water), 70% alcohol, or one of the commercially available compounds such as Greenshield®. After cleaning, the tools should be thoroughly rinsed and oiled. A sharp blade will give a clean cut with minimal damage to the tissues. Clean equipment will minimize the spread of any plant disease-causing organisms that may be present.
PLEASE SUPPORT US
CLICK SUBSCRIBE BUTTON
[ Ссылка ]
THANK YOU VERY MUCH
GOD BLESS
TO GOD BE THE GLORY
#planttrimmings
#eugeniaplant
#eugeniaplantcare
#gardeningtips
#pruning
