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Pruning tomato plants is one of the simplest ways to keep plants healthy, productive, and easier to manage throughout the growing season. But pruning is also one of the most misunderstood garden tasks. Some gardeners remove too much growth, while others never prune at all and end up with crowded plants, poor airflow, and increased…
If you want bigger harvests from container vegetables, pruning is one of the fastest ways to increase production—when done correctly. Done right, pruning: Done wrong, it can reduce yield. I’ve been growing and pruning vegetables for decades in Sonoma Valley. The goal isn’t to cut more—it’s to cut strategically. Why Pruning Increases Yield Plants have…
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…
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