MONTHLY YARD TIPS
I'm the Shrub Guy!
I am the shrub guy, your key to information and I will be telling you all about
gardening and planting. Each month I am going to focus on a new project which
will help you in the coming months/seasons. You might learn something you
don't already know!
Winterizing Roses: Did you know?
For cool climates:
You will need to remove any old mulch from under and around the roses.
Before the
first frost - spread fresh mulch, chopped leaves or wood chips.
Water the roses
well.
Once the ground freezes it is a good time to add more mulch.
Continue to
add to the mound when it continues to freeze. It will eventually go right to the
top of the plant. Sometimes it is easier to enclose the rosebush in a cylinder
and fill it with mulch.
Nov, Dec, Jan.
Pruning Shrubs and Trees.
Most trees and shrubs can be pruned anytime of the year. This can be done annually.
Fall/Winter is a good time as the trees and shrubs go dormant and also easier to
prune when there is no leaves and you can see the shape of the plant.
Reasons for
Pruning:
» To train the plant
» To maintain plant health or shrubs
» To improve the quality of flowers, fruit, foliage or stems for new season
» To restrict growth/or control a shape you might like
Pruning should also be done
correctly. There are different techniques used for different plants/trees/shrubs.
Make sure your pruning shears are sharp and make
all cuts clean and smooth. First remove broken and dead branches. When cutting
back small branches choose one that forms an angle of no more than 45 degrees.
Make slanting cuts removing limbs that grow upward. Thick heavy branches of
more than 1 ½ inches in diameter, use a three-part cut. The first is to saw
an undercut from the bottom. A second cut from the top about 3 inches from the
undercut
and let the branch fall away. The last cut, the resulting stub can be cut back
to the collar of the branch.
It makes a perfect cut every time, smooth, clean, neat and flat. The Shrub
Guy uses this method always.
Monthly Tip:
We at TaXus shape and prune all winter long. Give us a call for some great
winter prices. Also when spring comes all you have to do is add mulch or stone
to your beds because we clean and edge all winter months also, or have us do
that too.
What's coming...
And everyone at The Shrub Guy/TaXus company wishes you, your family and all
your friends Happy Holidays, good health and much success in the New Year
2008!
Call now to learn about our Winter Pruning Service!
Yes, we work late fall and during winter on shrubs. It's really one
of the best times to prune and shape for next season.
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