Category Pruning

Pruning Paw Paw Trees: The Key to Controlling Height Without Harm

Pruning Paw Paw Trees: The Key to Controlling Height Without Harm

Paw paw trees have a way of reaching for the sky when you least expect it. I learned this the hard way when mine shot up 10 feet in just three seasons, threatening to swallow my backyard. The good news? With the right pruning approach, you can keep these native beauties at a manageable height […]

Lilac Pruning: The Key to Bigger Blooms Next Season

Lilac Pruning: The Key to Bigger Blooms Next Season

I used to wonder why my neighbor’s lilacs exploded with blooms while mine stayed scraggly and sparse. The answer? A single afternoon with pruners at the right time. Pruning lilacs isn’t about hacking away—it’s about making strategic cuts that redirect…