Tree and Shrub Care

Simple Tree and Shrub Trimming Tips:

1. Cut dead/diseased branches first

2. Remove/cut branches growing inward and branches that are touching each other

3. Raise the canopy to the desired level by removing low hanging branches and then remove any remaining branches as neccesary  

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   Cut Just above the Buds

   Cut above healthy side branches

   Thin by cutting a stem back to the main branch

   Cut Branch all the way to the base or the ground. (leave about half an inch from the base)

   When Cutting large heavier branches. Do 3 cuts to prevent bark from tearing or pulling away from the tree.

   1st cut - under cut about 1 ft from the base of the branch

   2nd cut - is over cut 1-2 inches in front of initial cut. (this branch will drop straight down)

   3rd cut - 1” from base of branch to remove the small branch section

Tree and Shrubs (Videos at the bottom)

Trees:

1. Crepe Myrtle

2. Red Oak

3. Live Oak

4. Holly

5. Cypress

6. Italian Cypress

Shrubs and Bushes Care

1. Abelia

2. Althea or Rose of Sharon

3. Azaela

4. Lorolpetalum

5. Roses

6. Nandina

7. Red Tip Photunia

8. Clyrea