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Pruning Burning Bush

Trisha — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 16:55:54 +0000

In this video, Jon is pruning a burning bush that’s so overgrown, I can’t even see out of my bedroom window. and yes that is Halloween makeup still left in his hair from yesterday! This is my first real video editing job. I hope it isnt too long and as informative as it should be. I tried to make it a fun little video to watch!

Three tools were needed in pruning this burning bush. A lopper, hand pruners, and a pruning saw. The first step is to cut out the dead and unhealthy branches. Then work bottom-up. Remove the branches from the crown at the bottom to give the bush a nice vase shape. When cutting branches, cut close, but not flush up against the main stem. Look through the bush for branches that are crossing, or areas of growth that are too crowded. You want to make space for air and light to reach all areas of the bush. If you bring the height down a few feet, trim at the nodes. If you want to cut the bush back hard, the general rule of thumb is to prune after at least one hard freeze.

I love how it looks cut back this way… tell me what YOU think!

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Pruning Burning Bush

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Boston Fern Care – Winter Cleanup

Trisha — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:16:32 +0000

Boston Ferns are messy and need cleanup especially in the winter. Watch as Jon performs necessary boston fern care in the winter, and boy it was cold outside. Being outside for a short time in January shouldnt hurt indoor house plants if you work quickly.

Cutting out dead foliage from the underside and damaged fronds creates air circulation and space to encourage new growth. be careful not to cut away new fronds growing up from the soil. Leaving water in the pan helps to keep the soil evenly and consistently moist. Ferns like moisture.

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Pruning Yucca

Trisha — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:05:10 +0000

Jon prunes a 10 foot tropical indoor yucca tree. The tallest of the yucca species, Yucca Elephantipes is known to grow up to 30 feet tall with a 15 foot spread. This would occur in the outdoor natural habitat of the mexican desert. In the home its a little more tame, but pruning can help keep your yucca vigorous and healthy.

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