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Pruning crepe myrtles prevents the tree from growing very lanky, so trimming back one-third of the branches will encourage new lush growth. Prune a tree in the shape of a bowl to expose the inner branches to the sun with instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
Pruning dwarf apple trees is similar to pruning larger apple trees, but these grow out rather than up and require trimming about one-third of the lengthy branches each year. Encourage more fruit production from a dwarf apple tree with instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
To prune dwarf fruit trees, trim back about one-third of the growth each year during the dormant period and make angled cuts 2 inches out from the trunk to avoid damage or rotting. Keep a dwarf fruit tree properly pruned to encourage fruit production with instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
When pruned, evergreen shrubs thrive even more, as cutting out every third or fourth branch exposes more of the interior to sunlight, encouraging new growth. Trim back an evergreen shrub to keep it properly maintained with instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
The best time to prune a forsythia bush is when the blooms have stopped growing during the dormant period, and cutting out every third branch opens the bush up for more sunlight the following season. Trim a forsythia bush, never cutting off more than one-third of the entire bush at a time, with instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
When pruning gardenias in the fall or winter, simply trim back one-third of the entire bush and create a ball shape, which encourages fuller growth. Maintain a gardenia shrub with instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
Pruning grape vines is best done by cutting back 90 percent of the new growth each year, which trains the grapes to grow and blossom a bit fuller every year after that. Maintain grape vines with instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
Properly pruned grape vines develop more new growth each year, but cutting back most of the new growth in the dormant period encourages even more lush growth. Keep grape vines maintained and properly trimmed with instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
During the first year of growth, grape vines require training in order to develop a full capacity of new growth, so pruning back most of the new growth from that year is crucial to make room for the lush growth of the following season. Trim back grape vines each dormant season with instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
Hardy azaleas should be pruned in the middle of winter while the plant is dormant, and it should be trimmed back no more than one-third of the plant size into a circular or ball shape. Trim back hardy azaleas to encourage more blossoms for the following year with instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
When pruning hydroponics tomatoes, which are grown directly in water, only prune one-third of the shoots away from the main stalk, which concentrates the plant's energy on the other branches and blooms. Encourage more flower and fruit production when growing tomatoes with instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
Lavender bushes should be pruned back one-third every year during the winter season while the plant is dormant, which will allow the lavender to fill out even more the following season. Trim back a lavender bush for a bloom-filled future with instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
Begin pruning lemon trees from a young plant, thinning out the top and middle branches, which will encourage more fruit production over the years. Trim back lemon trees once a year for more lemons each summer with instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
Pruning a lilac tree is similar to pruning any other fruit tree, which requires thinning out the highest branches to encourage more sunlight to reach the inner branches. Trim back a lilac tree each year, never more than one-third, for the most possible blossoms with instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
The trick to pruning Loganberries, which is a hybrid of a blackberry and a raspberry, is to keep every other shoot growing longer and the rest shorter to encourage more fruit production. Trim back a few branches to encourage energy on growing more berries with instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
By pruning maple trees into a vase cut, the innermost branches are being exposed to more sunlight, which encourages the growth of more fruit or foliage-bearing branches. Begin pruning maples when they are a young plant with instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
To prune McIntosh apple trees, trim the branches into a bowl or vase shape, exposing the innermost branches to more sunlight, and use an angled cut to remove branches so as not to damage the main trunk or create rotting. Maintain a McIntosh apple tree to encourage more fruit production with instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
Pruning an ornamental plum tree while it is dormant in the winter will encourage more fruit production for the spring and summer. Thin out the top of a plum tree to expose more sunlight to the inner branches with instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
By pruning an overgrown apple tree into a vase cut, the top branches are thinned out to make room for more fruit production. Trim out the lighter-colored branches to properly maintain an apple tree with instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
When pruning patio tomatoes, only trim one-third of the overall plant, concentrating on the lanky, overgrown branches. Thin out a patio tomato plant for more fruit production with instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
It is important to prune pear trees in the dormant season to encourage more fruit production and even growth throughout the growing season in the spring and summer. Trim a pear tree into a vase or bowl shape with instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
When pruning pepper plants, only prune one-third of each shoot, which will encourage a stronger vine, creating even higher-quality peppers. Maintain a pepper plant with instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
To prune raspberries, keep some shoots longer and trim back one-third of the shoots shorter to encourage more lush berry production in the growing season. Trim back a raspberry bush to produce higher-quality berries throughout the years with instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
Pruning a semi-dwarf apple tree is similar to pruning a full-sized apple tree, where the top is pruned in a bowl shape to allow sunshine into the interior branches. Trim back a semi-dwarf apple tree to encourage more fruit production with instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
To prune spirea, wait until the dormant season, which is in the middle of winter, trim back one-third of the overall plant size, and remove any dead or stray branches. Trim a spirea plant to increase the number of blossoms in the spring with instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
Landscaping the front or back yard doesn't have to be a professional job. Home gardens provide a tranquil area for reflection and relaxation. Tending and enjoying a garden can lower blood pressure, ease anxiety and provide diversion in which to ponder various thoughts that have been lingering in the subconscious. Even with limited yard space, planting a small corner garden is a simple task that can be completed in just an afternoon. In this free video series on gardening, a sustainable gardener discusses maintain various types of plants. Get information on pruning fruit trees, such as ornamental plums, apples, lemons and pears. Learn to trim berry bushes, vines and flowering shrubs. Encourage new plant growth by trimming back one-third of each plant every year.
Yolanda Vanveen Yolanda Vanveen is a third-generation flower grower and sustainable gardener who lives in Kalama, Washington. She is the owner of vanveenbulbs.com and has sold flower bulbs on the Internet, at garden shows and at farmers' markets in the Pacific Northwest for more than 15 years. She holds a bachelor's degree in communications and international studies from Linfield College and is a graduate of the WSU Master Gardener Program. Vanveen represented the United States at the 2006 Indigenous Bulb Society Symposium in South Africa and has been featured on the PBS show, "Smart Gardening," demonstrating which way is up with flower bulbs.dkdk
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