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- Q.Pruning Pear Tree - Should I cut off nonflowering branches in order to produce more/larger fruit?
- Q.Pruning - Hi I have a escallonia plant which is 1.5 m in height. the problem is its growing from the top ...
- Q.Dead Heading - How do you dead head gerber daisies?
- Q.Tree Pruning. - Is the Bradford Pear a grafted tree? The initial tree that I planted died from the top down, and another ...
- Q.Explain How To Remove Dead Flowers So As To Stimulate New Flowers - see above... sorry!
- Q.Pruning - I have three bird of paradise growing in a large clump. right now they're approximately 20 ft in height ...
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Andrew Buckley on
February 9, 2017
Golders Green NW11Q.Hard pruning hedge
We have trimmed the 6m long hedge in front garden to 2m high but the hedge is still 30cms thick with little leaf growth on the front. My client would like the privet hedge cut back away from his lounge window to let in more light but my fear is this will only leave a wood facia that may take a year to recover or not at all. What would you recommend?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
February 10, 2017A.If the center of the shrubs have had die back, you certainly will be left with twigs.
It is best to prune overgrown shrubs in thirds. Take 1/3 at a time.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/ligustrum/growing-ligustrum-shrubs.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
April 5, 2017Q.Pruning pear tree
Should I cut off nonflowering branches in order to produce more/larger fruit?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 5, 2017A.Here is a link that will address your pruning questions.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pear/pear-tree-pruning.htm
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darryljohnrice on
May 27, 2017
Christchurch New zealandQ.Pruning
Hi I have a escallonia plant which is 1.5 m in height. the problem is its growing from the top and has few leaves up the plant. could you pls tell me what I can do to get leaves on the whole plant. We are just entering winter, Thanks Darryl
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 29, 2017A.This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/escallonia/growing-an-escallonia-hedge.htm
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HNEUBIS86 on
June 2, 2017
19083Q.Dead heading
How do you dead head gerber daisies?
Answered by
DLarum on
June 3, 2017
Certified ExpertA.Cut back the spent flower head and it's stem, close to the plant crown
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roseannclark on
June 29, 2017
Cheraw, SC 29520Q.Tree Pruning.
Is the Bradford Pear a grafted tree? The initial tree that I planted died from the top down, and another growth came out from the root. It appears strong and healthy, but I wonder if it's a pear tree. Should I cut out the old dead tree and try to nurture the upstart. It's about 3 years old.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 1, 2017A.Yes, it is a grafted tree. The root stock is likely of a pear variety, but unless the grower identifies it, it would be unknown.
I myself left 2 Bradford Pears that died off and left the rootstock. They have served as pollinators for 2 new Pear Trees.
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bob_flor on
July 2, 2017
atlanta, gaQ.explain how to remove dead flowers so as to stimulate new flowers
see above... sorry!
- Answered by
DLarum on
July 3, 2017
Certified ExpertA.This article should help
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Charles Kiel on
July 26, 2017
93063-2064Q.Pruning
I have three bird of paradise growing in a large clump. right now they're approximately 20 ft in height and I want to cut them back as leaves are starting to shred due to the winds we have in this area. I live in Southern California. can I do the pruning at any time of the year because the climate here and how much can I cut back without endangering the plants. I don't want to lose them
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 28, 2017A.This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-of-paradise-pruning.htmWas this answer useful?00
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