I shared some basics of how I was taught to prune trees. Today, I was cleaning up a pile of papers. I came across a sheet of paper from a pruning class I took last year at the Fayette County Extension Agency. It was taught by Dave Leonard who is a Master Arborist. This a list of his "Pruning Do's" from that class.
1) Learn about the plant you are pruning and how to prune it.
2) Prune dead, broken and diseased portions of the plant at any time.
3) Keep your tools sharp and clean. Clean cuts seal quicker.
4) Make a cut only with a good reason and with an understanding of how your cut will affect the plant.
5) For safety and ease of pruning, use the correct tool for the job.
6) Always use proper safety equipment when pruning. (Safety goggles to prevent sawdust and wood chips from getting in your eyes are a must.)
I will share his pruning don'ts in the near future.
1) Learn about the plant you are pruning and how to prune it.
2) Prune dead, broken and diseased portions of the plant at any time.
3) Keep your tools sharp and clean. Clean cuts seal quicker.
4) Make a cut only with a good reason and with an understanding of how your cut will affect the plant.
5) For safety and ease of pruning, use the correct tool for the job.
6) Always use proper safety equipment when pruning. (Safety goggles to prevent sawdust and wood chips from getting in your eyes are a must.)
I will share his pruning don'ts in the near future.
.bmp)
No comments:
Post a Comment