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Aim for an open-centred shape that allows free circulation of air and penetration of sunlight to all the tree’s parts.

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Last chance to prune these 5 plants in April, including roses and lavender – plus the best tools for each job to get the best results.

Meet Audrey Busch at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, where she cares for hundreds of hydrangeas. Host Mary Holm visits Audrey Busch at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, where Audrey oversees ...

Bigleaf hydrangea, Hydrangea macrophylla 'David Ramsey' Q: Is it time for me to prune my hydrangeas? I get confused by all the conflicting information that’s online. Write to the Missouri Botanical ...

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AND HOW TO DO IT. WITH A HANDSAW AND A CAREFUL CUT, THIS CAN BE PRIME TIME FOR PRUNING. SO I’LL TAKE THIS BACK AT THE ARNOLD ARBORETUM IN BOSTON. HORTICULTURISTS ARE TAKING ADVANTAGE OF A NARROW ...

Some trees grow into a nice shape at a measured rate with little help from the tree-planter. But most young trees benefit from some selected pruning cuts — especially in the first two to five years — ...