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PlantingHow to prune mature plum trees: maintenance practice
Annual pruning routine for mature plum trees. Simple techniques for health, productivity and form.
8 min
PlantingHow to prune Buddleja davidii: heavy annual pruning
Butterfly bushes grow fast and age without pruning. Learn how to prune Buddleja hard annually for compact, abundant blooms.
8 min
PlantingHow to prune a mature hedge: annual maintenance
A mature hedge needs one annual pruning for shape and dense growth. Learn how to maintain a neat hedge form with simple steps.
8 min
PlantingHow to prune a mature espalier: annual maintenance
After 5+ years your espalier is fully formed. Learn the two-prune-yearly approach to maintain shape and health with minimal effort.
8 min