Pruning can feel confusing at first, but once you understand the basics, it becomes one of the most rewarding garden skills. This pruning learning hub brings together clear, step-by-step guides on when, why, and how to prune plants, shrubs, trees, and vegetables—so you can prune with confidence, avoid common mistakes, and get healthier, more productive…
Pruning flowering shrubs can feel confusing—especially in spring, when plants are waking up and buds are forming. Prune at the wrong time, and you risk cutting off flowers. Prune at the right time, and you’ll encourage healthier growth, better shape, and more blooms down the road. This guide focuses only on shrubs that should be…
Pruning fruit trees and fruiting bushes in spring is one of the most important tasks you can do to improve plant health, control size, and increase fruit quality. The key is knowing which plants benefit from spring pruning, when to make your cuts, and how much to remove without reducing your harvest. This guide focuses…
Understanding the difference between new growth and older wood is one of the most important pruning skills for beginners—and one of the easiest to learn once you know what to look for. New or current-season growth is the wood that formed after last winter, and it’s often where summer flowers and fruit are produced. In…
Pruning is one of the most powerful tools a gardener has—but it’s also one of the easiest to get wrong. I’ve seen healthy plants set back for an entire season by a few poorly timed or poorly placed cuts. The good news? Most pruning mistakes are common, predictable, and completely avoidable once you know what…
Pruning and pinching tomato plants is a simple but essential practice that can significantly improve plant health and fruit production. Over the years, I’ve learned that proper pruning helps direct the plant’s energy toward producing bigger, healthier tomatoes instead of excessive foliage. If you’ve ever struggled with a tangled, unmanageable tomato plant or small, lackluster…
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