This makes it easier to see what you’re doing as you progress, and gives you better access to the base of the plant. Cut through the thick woody stems, around 30cm above the ground, using a pair of ...

A hand saw can also get the job done with less hassle. That is why getting the best hand saw for cutting trees will make pruning branches a lot easier. I have a bunch of different options to review ...

Climbing hydrangeas are the exception to this rule – they are pruned in summer, after flowering. Pruning prevents hydrangeas becoming woody and congested, and channels the plants' energy into ...

It also helps to ripen the wood and produce good buds for next year's crop. All cherry pruning should be carried out in the growing season. This reduces the risk of silver leaf disease which is most ...