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comments (1) January 3rd, 2012 in blogs

Ruth Dobsevage, Web producer

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	Winter Pruning What kind of pruning is safe to do in winter? Lee Reich gives an overview. Read more...
	How to Prune Conifers Conifers are not as forgiving as other garden shrubs and trees, so proper pruning is critical. Bert Cregg, an associate professor in the horticulture and forestry departments at Michigan State University, explains how to prune conifers with fan-like, flat, and bunched needles in this article and in the accompanying videos, linked below. Read more...
	Video: Pruning Conifers for Health Dead, diseased, or damaged branches should be removed when the problem arises. Watch the video...
	Video: Pruning Arborvitae, Junipers, and Chamaecyparis Conifers with fan-like needles will not form new growth on old wood, so judicious pruning is advised. Watch the video...
	Pruning Pines Prune pine trees when they are actively growing. Watch the video...
	Pruning Firs, Douglas Firs, and Spruces Control height and encourage fullness by pruning during dormancy. Watch the video...
	How to Prune an Old Apple Tree Pruning can bring an old apple tree back to health and let you reap the fruit of your labor. Find out how it should be done. Read more...
	Pruning Japanese Maples The right cuts reveal a branch pattern that looks good with leaves or without. Read more...
	Pruning a 'Mt. Fuji' Cherry Tree Flowering cherry trees generally don't require much pruning. Flowers are produced on the previous season's growth, so heavy winter pruning is not advised, as you'll cut off all the flowers. The best time to prune cherry trees is in late spring or early summer. Read more...

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BombasticTurtle writes: Hello Ruth! You can call me a new gardener, but one that is cautios and will research rather than go crazy at the local nursery with buying plants and then not knowing what to do with the trees or where to plant and what the outcome might be in say ... five to seven years!

I am a great fan and follower of www.finegardening.com and have read your articles on pruning, pruners and how to maintain them. It has helped me greatly ... and I am taking the liberty on FB so that many more like me can take advantage of what you discussed. Posted: 3:16 pm on March 5th

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