Now that the fruit trees have been pruned and are beginning to excite you about the summer and fall harvests, it is time to think about the ornamental shrubs and trees. Most will complete their new growth between now and mid to late June. As a result, some of your landscape plants may need a summer haircut.
There is growing excitement from home gardeners and orchardists around the country about a bug. Yes, a bug.
Summer is an excellent time to prune many ornamental trees. Among the more classy species are the numerous varieties of Japanese maples that grace many Puget Sound landscapes.
Sadly, the annual tree topping or “butchering” season arrives each spring. Realistically, most victimized trees never should have been touched in the first place.
The recent snow storms and subfreezing temperatures in the aftermath of Seahawk celebrations mask the fact that the spring pruning season will soon arrive.
The recent heavy rains and strong winds remind us of what can happen when severe storms strike the Pacific Northwest and cause tree failures. While such an intense storm was a bit earlier than usual, it served as a reminder that trees of concern should be checked out before the arrival of the typical winter weather.
I realize it is a bit early to address moss removal, but it will not be long before some homeowners may be faced with such a dilemma.
Sellers of lawn fertilizers and moss killers are not going to like this story. Why? Because it will give hope to rain-soaked homeowners who suffer from moss-ridden lawns nurtured by our moist Northwest climate. Besides, this is a true story.
Several common maladies in landscapes are coming into their full splendor as the summer progresses.
Summer begins June 21! So it is time to grab the pruners, gloves and first aid kits and begin to plan summer pruning chores.
At last, summer is here! So it is time to grab the pruners, gloves and first aid kits and begin to plan summer pruning chores.
The spring pruning season is just around the corner. So it is nearly time to break out the loppers, clippers and saws. And do not forget the first aid kits.
The spring pruning season is just around the corner. So it is nearly time to break out the loppers, clippers and saws. And do not forget the first aid kits.
