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Blauwe regen met hangende paarse bloemtrossenPlanting

Blauwe regen snoeien: wanneer en hoe, per soort

Blauwe regen snoeien doe je twee keer per jaar: in juli de lange ranken tot ongeveer zes knoppen, in januari tot twee of drie knoppen. Elke situatie in één tabel, met stappenplan.

7 min
Fan-trained fruit tree against a wall with radiating framework structurePlanting

Training fruit trees against a wall: espalier and fan-trained forms

Pears and apples against a south-facing wall: learn step by step how to train a young sapling into a productive espalier over five years.

9 min
Sweet cherry tree in full bloom with ripe red cherriesPlanting

How to prune a sweet cherry tree (Prunus avium): pruning guide

Sweet cherry pruning - timing, techniques, shape. Learn when and how to maintain a healthy, productive Prunus avium.

8 min
Plum tree with silver leaf disease symptoms in AugustPlanting

Summer pruning plum trees to prevent silver leaf disease

How to summer prune plum trees to prevent silver leaf. Timing, techniques and susceptible cultivars. Practical prevention strategy against this deadly fungus.

8 min
Upright column apple (Ballerina) with short side branches along central axisPlanting

Column apple (Ballerina) summer pruning: compact and productive

Guide to pruning column apples. Keep Ballerina-type apples tight with summer pruning, maintain vertical form, and enjoy decades of fruit.

8 min
Red roses blooming in warm summer sunPlanting

How to prune roses in summer: complete guide

Summer pruning is maintenance work. Learn how to remove spent blooms and keep your roses healthy during warm season.

8 min
Hibiscus syriacus shrub with pink and purple flowersPlanting

How to prune Hibiscus syriacus: guide to summer blooms

Rose of Sharon blooms on new wood. Learn when and how to prune Hibiscus syriacus for maximum flowering and healthy form.

8 min
Hedge in May with new growth after spring burstPlanting

Hedge May light pruning: gentle first summer trim

In May you can already trim your hedge lightly after first growth. This is softer pruning than later in the season - ideal after the spring flush.

8 min
Purple wisteria flowers on climbing structure in summerSeasonal Tips

Wisteria summer pruning in July: control growth and bloom

July is the time for summer pruning of wisteria. Control vigour, prevent overgrowth, stimulate next year's flowers. Practical steps and timing.

8 min
Green hedge with summer growth and precision-trimmed outlineSeasonal Tips

Summer hedge trimming in July: perfect timing and techniques

July is the ideal month for summer pruning. Learn the timing, techniques, and tips for healthy, tidy hedges without plant stress.

8 min

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