If you have trees in your artificial turf garden, in this post we tell you how to prune them. Learn when to prune trees, how to do it and the tools you need.
Before you begin, it is important to understand that tree pruning is a task that requires knowledge and certain safety measures and equipment. If you do not have this experience it is best to leave this work in the hands of professionals.
Why do trees need to be pruned?
Tree pruning is essential to keep the tree in perfect condition and to achieve maximum yield and healthy growth. In addition, pruning prevents pests and diseases in trees and allows us to guide the growth of the tree.
But for pruning to have these benefits it must be done correctly.
Although it may seem simple, tree pruning is a complicated task that has its risks for you and the tree. If poor pruning is done, the tree may even die.
Tree pruning tools
In addition to knowledge, you need a number of tools to perform tree pruning.
These pruning tools are usually:
- Small pruning shears: for thinner branches.
- Two-handed pruning shears: for slightly thicker branches.
- Pole shears: for pruning at height.
- Saw: for very thick and hard trunks or branches.
- Chainsaw: for trees or branches of great thickness and size.
- Hedge trimmers: for shaping hedges.
- Grass shears: for cutting grass or thin branches.
Choose the correct tool according to the type of tree and size of the branch to be pruned.
Protect yourself adequately
You cannot forget the tools or utensils that you must use for your protection. Tree pruning tools require safe use.
We recommend that when pruning trees: protect your hands with gloves to avoid cuts, your eyes with goggles and your head with a helmet, especially when pruning at height or large branches.
When to prune trees
Each type or species of tree has its own pruning schedule. The general rule is that pruning should be done during the vegetative period of the tree, i.e. when it is growing. In most species this period coincides with the end of winter.
A tip: in the case of fruit trees, it should not be done if the tree has already flowered, as this will reduce its production. Nor should it be pruned if night temperatures are too cold.
The perfect cut for tree pruning
For pruning to be correct, in addition to the right season for each tree, it also requires a perfect cut.
We will cut the branch at its point of union with the mother branch. Experts recommend that the blade of the scissors, saw… be placed in the inner zone and the other blade in the outer zone.
The cut should be clean, in one go and should not be a straight cut (better slightly inclined), to avoid tearing it is important that the tools are well sharpened.
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