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Autumn pruning topped the list of topics at a recent field day on John and Mary Bowen's avocado orchard at Katikati. Prune now, and your avocado crop will perform later. This was the message from New ...

12:12, Sat, Mar 21, 2026 Updated: 12:12, Sat, Mar 21, 2026 Monty Don draws on an old rhyme when it comes to advising gardeners on pruning. The BBC Gardeners' World presenter, writing on his blog ...

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 ...

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Pruning decisions should be based on local weather and plant dormancy, not the calendar. Identify if a shrub blooms on old or new wood to determine the correct pruning time. Shrubs that bloom on new ...

What are the benefits of no-till gardening? The no-till methods are better for the soil than annual tilling, helping to maintain good soil structure which also leads to improved nutrient recycling, ...

Pruning is my favorite gardening task by far. I prune plants that have gotten overgrown very aggressively, and I suspect that will be the best approach for you, too. Most gardeners are hesitant to ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - Hydrangeas are a perennial favorite in Northwest Louisiana, but they are also a source of perennial confusion. Akin's Nursery owner Jennifer McGimsey says one of the most common ...

Question: My roses have grown tall and need pruning. When is the best time and how much of each bush should I remove? Answer: Most gardeners choose the middle of February for major rose pruning. All ...

The how to prune is based on what type of plant it is. Does it have one main trunk or multiple stems or trunks (cane producing)? Cane-producing plants like abelia, nandina and butterfly bush should ...