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pruning

  1. Sian in Belgium
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    garden restoration - when to prune/hack back questions

    Its time to 'fess up....After many years living abroad, we are about to start the process of moving back home to the UK. In fact, there is a...
    Thread by: Sian in Belgium, Oct 31, 2023, 22 replies, in forum: Garden Projects and DIY
  2. Gilles Pierre
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    Pruning Query - Pittosporum Tenuifolium Silver Queen - Privacy Screen In Planters

    Hello.On my roof terrace I have 8 Pittosporum Tenuifolium Silver Queen plants in 4 large wooden planters situated along the perimeter wall (2...
    Thread by: Gilles Pierre, Apr 28, 2023, 0 replies, in forum: Other Plants
  3. catherine H
    Thread

    Hornbeam advice - ditch it or prune it?

    Hi everyone, your advice would be much appreciated. I have a small, urban garden. In one corner is a young, but very vigorous hornbeam tree. It's...
    Thread by: catherine H, Jul 24, 2021, 3 replies, in forum: Trees
  4. IttyBittyGreenSpace
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    Backyard Orchard Culture in cold temperate climate?

    Hi, gardeners!I have been reading up on the concept called "Backyard Orchard Culture", which is basically a summer pruning strategy aimed to...
    Thread by: IttyBittyGreenSpace, May 31, 2021, 5 replies, in forum: Trees
  5. Christopher Levett
    Thread

    Crab Apple shaping

    Hi I have a Crab Apple tree (butter ball), planted last year, it's flowering really well but I'm concerned regarding the shape - there seems to be...
    Thread by: Christopher Levett, May 3, 2021, 6 replies, in forum: NEW Gardeners !
  6. Jonolas Greenleaf
    Thread

    Pruning new branches low down on Robinia

    Hi, newbie here. I have a newly potted robinia ‘twisted baby’. In the last fortnight or so new branches have begun rapidly sprouting from low down...
    Thread by: Jonolas Greenleaf, Aug 2, 2020, 2 replies, in forum: Trees
  7. CharlesAC
    Thread

    Help Indentify

    Hello all, hope you are all keeping safe,Can you please help me to identify this bush ? It flowers in early spring and smells nice.However it...
    Thread by: CharlesAC, Apr 10, 2020, 6 replies, in forum: Identification Area
  8. Ryn
    Thread

    Pussy willow Pruning info

    Hi to all from Germany! There's a small pussy willow tree since last year in my garden. Being an amateur gardener, I ain't sure about the pruning...
    Thread by: Ryn, Feb 4, 2020, 7 replies, in forum: Gardening Discussions
  9. JamieT
    Thread

    Beech hedging trimmed too short

    Hi everyone.So, about 2 years ago, I trimmed our beech hedging, which was about 1 year old at the time. It was growing too tall and the lead...
    Thread by: JamieT, Jun 23, 2019, 4 replies, in forum: NEW Gardeners !
  10. MarionGarden
    Thread

    Too late to prune hedge?

    Hi everyone,Very first post!I planted a RPSB approved hedge in November. I ordered it online from Best4Hedging. It came as bare root “twigs”...
    Thread by: MarionGarden, Jun 21, 2019, 4 replies, in forum: Trees
  11. jumanji
    Thread

    What to do here before winter...

    Hi,I moved into this house in the spring and I'm pretty sure everything was cut right back?! But thought I'd ask the experts.I have a series...
    Thread by: jumanji, Oct 20, 2018, 2 replies, in forum: NEW Gardeners !
  12. Oogle The Poogle
    Thread

    Pruning a new ginko

    [IMG] Hi!I was recently given a Ginko Biloba, which I planted 2-3 months ago. It seems to be doing well.However, there is a fork quite low in...
    Thread by: Oogle The Poogle, Sep 29, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: Trees
  13. Aldo
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    Cucumbers - Is it advisable to pinch of the first fruits and flowers, like with courgettes?

    My little cucumber plants ('patio star', a small variety from sutton seeds) are starting producing the first flowers and fruits. It looks like...
    Thread by: Aldo, Jun 9, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: Edible Gardening
  14. Aldo
    Thread

    Trimming leggy foliage of strawberries in crowded planter to improve air circulation

    Some of my Elsanta June bearing strawberries are very crowded in their planter. This is my fault. I repotted a smaller and crowded tub on top of...
    Thread by: Aldo, Jun 5, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: Edible Gardening
  15. greenasthegrass
    Thread

    Solved Looking for help identifying these hedges!

    Hi,I have recently bought my first property which includes a lovely garden, but one that has not recieved much attention. I am excited to make a...
    Thread by: greenasthegrass, Apr 17, 2018, 35 replies, in forum: Identification Area
  16. Larches
    Thread

    Pruning advice needed (pear tree)

    I have an ornamental pear tree which I would estimate to be between 20 and 25 feet tall, at a distance of something like 6 metres from the trunk...
    Thread by: Larches, Feb 19, 2018, 11 replies, in forum: Trees
  17. philip
    Thread

    When and how much to cut back perennials?

    My small front garden is heavily overhung by two large, listed lime-trees. The shrubs and perennials there are all looking rather straggly. Should...
    Thread by: philip, Nov 17, 2016, 1 replies, in forum: What To Do This Month
  18. Cherry Tree
    Thread

    Rescuing an over pruned cherry blossom tree

    Hi,We planted a cherry blossom tree for my son's first birthday. I think it is a Yoshino cherry but am not certain. We've had it for 2 years...
    Thread by: Cherry Tree, Jun 8, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: Trees
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