Jack Miller

To prune a murdered crepe myrtle, you need to assess the damage and decide whether to do corrective pruning or start over with a fresh trunk.   If you’ve just discovered that someone hacked your crepe myrtle into those ugly stubs, you’re probably feeling a mix of anger and confusion, and you’re wondering how to … Read more

You can prune a mum plant to keep it full, bushy, and covered in blooms.   Pruning mums isn’t complicated, and it’s one of the best things you can do for these fall favorites.   If you’ve ever wondered how to prune a mum plant without harming it, you’re in the right place because this … Read more

How to prune a mum in the fall?   You prune a mum in the fall by cutting back the spent blooms and leggy stems to encourage a fuller, healthier plant for the next season.   But pruning a mum in the fall isn’t just about snipping away random branches.   It’s a strategic process … Read more

Pruning a multi trunk tree is all about working with the tree’s natural form while keeping it safe and healthy. If you’ve ever looked at a multi trunk tree and wondered where to even begin, you’re not alone. Learning how to prune a multi trunk tree properly is different from pruning a single leader tree … Read more

You can prune a multi stem serviceberry in late winter or early spring while the plant is still dormant.   This timing is ideal because the leafless branches make it easy to see the overall structure you’re working with.   Pruning a multi stem serviceberry during dormancy also minimizes stress and reduces the risk of … Read more