GARDEN PRUNING TIPS

GARDEN  PRUNING TIPS

Want to get your plants looking their best? Consider implementing pruning practices! Things that you’ll want to do to your plant that will really help keep their form, keep them healthy, and get them going in the right direction. Like with all plants, it’s a good idea to start when they’re younger and develop a good structure as they grow. Doing this extra bit of landscaping maintenance will really add a visual pop! 

Continue reading to find out the best tips for pruning your garden!

Things to look for when  it comes to pruning:

– Broken branches – Branches that look like they’re dying – Branches that are crossing and rubbing each other – Branches that are growing upward inside the plant

Remember to think carefully about how you want to shape each plant. You can always prune more but you can't put it back!

Consider the  overall shape

Step back and look at the structure of the plant to see how you want to shape it,  and this can help you decide what shape is most aesthetically pleasing. 

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Eichenlaub can help you with your landscaping needs. Our designers know that the dramatic impact of a cascading waterfall as well as the smaller details, like the subtle shading of an heirloom rose, are equally important when creating a successful plan. Eichenlaub’s professional design staff creates each landscape plan with attention to the individual aspects of your property coupled with your needs.