The pruning expert

Some hopefully useful tree and shrub pruning tips from a qualified horticulturist, tutor and practitioner. I am based on the Welsh border. The postings are based on my practical experience rather than stuff from textbooks. Questions are welcome.

Sunday, 3 September 2017

Pruning Hydrangea paniculata

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Hydrangea paniculata is a class act. The showy clusters of flowers (panicles) appear in late summer just as the garden is losing its summer...

Tuesday, 23 May 2017

Pruning a Catalpa bignonioides for foliage effect

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The Indian bean tree- Catalpa bignoniodes may be saddled with a cumbersome botanical name but it is a glorious plant. Left to its own devic...

Sunday, 21 May 2017

Pruning willows for coloured bark

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Willows can provide much needed winter interest with colourful stems but as this is only on young (current season's) growth, a hard p...

Friday, 21 April 2017

Cotinus- an irritating plant

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Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' - the purple leaved smoke bush is a stunning foliage shrub with rich coppery purple foliage and mas...

Thursday, 20 April 2017

THE ARS long reach pruner

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I love using quality tools and avoid using ladders at all costs when pruning. This is particularly true if the ground is uneven or soft, as ...

Sunday, 2 April 2017

Putting gooseberry prunings to good use

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I recently bought and planted some gooseberry bushes and cut back the main stems to promote bushiness, Rather than wasting the prunings, I i...

Saturday, 4 March 2017

Some great ideas for fruit trees

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I am lucky that I have the opportunity to visit some of the Royal Horticultural Society gardens as part of my work. A visit last month gave ...

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