Pruning
Pruning is the act of trimming plants, trees, or shrubs
Service Description
Pruning is the act of trimming plants, trees, or shrubs by cutting off dead or overgrown branches or stems.
The goal is to:
- Encourage healthy growth
- Improve shape or appearance
- Increase flower or fruit production
- Prevent disease
Types of Pruning
1. Thinning
- Removes entire branches or stems to open up the plant.
- Improves airflow and light penetration.
- Common for trees, shrubs, and dense plants.
2. Heading (or Topping)
- Cuts back to a bud or node to encourage bushier growth.
- Often used on hedges or shrubs.
3. Deadheading
- Removes spent flowers.
- Encourages more blooms.
- Common for flowering annuals and perennials.
4. Shearing
- Aesthetic shaping (like for hedges and topiary).
- Can stress the plant if done too heavily.
5. Rejuvenation Pruning
- Heavy cutback to renew overgrown or neglected shrubs.
- Often done in stages over a few years.