How much irrelevant rubbish I had to wade through to get to this perfectly concise, yet comprehensive guide. No blabbing on about your house and kids and 2 dogs and how it's summer and lemon lime bitters are a great way to cool down for the first 5 minutes of an 8 minute video, before getting into the actual content only to vaguely brush over the topic at hand. I have saved this as the only pruning guide I think I will ever need as an amateur gardener. Thank-you!!
I really appreciate your teaching style-it’s clear, instructional, and feels like a proper lesson. The way you demonstrate pruning techniques is so helpful. Thanks for sharing your expertise!
Well, after watching, i was anxious to heqd down to the comments to commend this video for all it’s glory ….to give it the recognition it deserved. I’m glad others have beat me to it and praised it’s greatness. Took the words right out of my mouth. Topped off near the end with the mini tree demo put it over the top.
This is without a doubt one of the very best videos I ever have screened on RUclips. So well explained and demonstrated and no time wasted. This video is precise and concise. Gives me confidence that I can tackle the shrubs and trees at my new rental property. Everyone should watch this video at least twice before tackling their shrubs and trees and making a lot of mistakes. Many, many years ago I tried to trim a whole long row of boxwoods. I must have done it wrong because it totally stunted their growth. They never grew up again. I was horrified and heartbroken. Ever since then, I have been frightened to trim anything.
This must be the best pruning guide out there! You demonstrated everything as well as anyone could. Amateurs take notes, this man knows what he's talking about!
This video is gold dust! I've never seen pruning explained so clearly before, and I've looked in several gardening books as well as videos! Love the images that show the effects of the various cuts!
Sir, this is probably the best pruning video i have come across so far. Very detailed, very informative, clearly explained, without overwhelming with information. Thank you very much for your knowledge. Edit: NOT probably, DEFINITELY.
This was really helpful thank you! I had snippets of information (cut at 45 degrees to encourage growth, different cuts to discourage growth) but this finally put all the pieces together and why to use each one
Very informative video. Regarding jump cut, cutting at two different sites will increase the raw surface area and chance of fungal infection. If we give a cut below and then cut from above at same level, then that will decrease the raw area and will also prevent the peeling of bark.
No doubt it is great video on pruning. I request you to make video on 1. cow dung composting, 2. how to avoid complications of organic mulching such as rodents and breading of insects under the mulch. I 'm requesting you because your every step is based on scientific knowledge and logic. Thanks
I am very new at this and your demonstration and graphics have been most helpful I’m glad I found your channel! Sounds like I should also use a thinning cut to remove dead branches?
You can use any of the cuts to remove dead or diseased branches, depending on where they are. And those can be made any time of the year. Glad you found us!
Hi, so I have a satsuma tree that was here when we bought the house 2 years ago. It had lots of oranges. I did lots of research on pruning and can't think of how to shape this tree, meaning: the large 7:39 main branch is bent over and almost touching the ground, but it has fruit bearing branches pointed upward and out. Do I relead that branch or will it kill the tree?
Hello, yes the 1/3 rule applies to overall pruning of your plant or tree. If you prune more than a third, your tree may not be able to recover from all the cuts made. It doesn’t matter what cuts you make. A tree has to generate enough resources and energy to seal up the cuts you make. This is also why we only prune trees that are healthy and unstressed.
I recently bought a home in the country in eastern Tennessee with a couple of pear trees, a fairly young peach tree, and a cherry tree. The pear trees are probably 10-15 years old and 20-25 feet tall with a "few" central leaders (tree trunks?) on each tree that are way too high for harvesting fruit. My goal is to bring down the trees to about 10 to15 feet so I can reach the fruit with a ladder. Do you have anything regarding on making a major reduction in size? The center growth has (trunks?) about 18" - 20" in circumference at the 5' - 10' level.. By the way, these trees have not been pruned in years. Thank you.
hello, we are sorry but there is no short answer for your question, and it is very difficult to give pruning advice without actually seeing your trees in person. You would basically be trying to halve the current size of your trees, which is a lot! In the best scenario, you would approach this over a few years, selecting branches for removal using releadering cuts to lower the overall height. It's best to make a plan to see what you can achieve each year, over three years or more. Patience is key in situations like these.
Check first that the suckers are not from the nurse plant that your peony is most likely grafted on. We don’t have peony experts in our organization unfortunately (!), but here is a link to a peony society where you can ask questions, or check out the ones answered on their site here: www.peonies.org/faq.html#8. You might want to reach out to your local master gardener organization (as we don’t know where you are located) to help answer your question. Best of luck with your peonies!
Wouldn't it be safer to make the 3 point cut a 4 point cut, by doing a quick undercut near the collar, especially for larger limbs? Is there a reason not to do this?
Basic rule of pruning is. Get a decent pair of pruners. An anvil pruner will cut better and cleaner and won't let the branch, if thick twist in the pruners. A bypass will spread if the wood is too thick. When I tried anvil I threw out my others and never bought again.
Among all the RUclips videos out there for properly pruning a tree, this by far outshines them all!
Finally someone willing to demonstrate instead of talking on and on and on. *Well done!* So grateful. 🙏🏼
It is very rare to see serious stuff on RUclips, but here's the one on pruning
How much irrelevant rubbish I had to wade through to get to this perfectly concise, yet comprehensive guide. No blabbing on about your house and kids and 2 dogs and how it's summer and lemon lime bitters are a great way to cool down for the first 5 minutes of an 8 minute video, before getting into the actual content only to vaguely brush over the topic at hand. I have saved this as the only pruning guide I think I will ever need as an amateur gardener. Thank-you!!
Finally a video that explains pruning in easy to understand steps!
I really appreciate your teaching style-it’s clear, instructional, and feels like a proper lesson. The way you demonstrate pruning techniques is so helpful. Thanks for sharing your expertise!
I'm glad this video was helpful - happy pruning!
I now feel I understand pruning and it is less of a total mystery/misery! Thank you for the clear explanation 😊
Well, after watching, i was anxious to heqd down to the comments to commend this video for all it’s glory ….to give it the recognition it deserved. I’m glad others have beat me to it and praised it’s greatness. Took the words right out of my mouth. Topped off near the end with the mini tree demo put it over the top.
The best video on tree pruning
100% agree
Vivid explanation......all my doubts related to pruning are gone now... thank you Pal!
The best explained pruning video. Hats off - for this excellent explanation
This is without a doubt one of the very best videos I ever have screened on RUclips. So well explained and demonstrated and no time wasted. This video is precise and concise. Gives me confidence that I can tackle the shrubs and trees at my new rental property. Everyone should watch this video at least twice before tackling their shrubs and trees and making a lot of mistakes. Many, many years ago I tried to trim a whole long row of boxwoods. I must have done it wrong because it totally stunted their growth. They never grew up again. I was horrified and heartbroken. Ever since then, I have been frightened to trim anything.
This is easily the best tree pruning 101 video I've seen, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Very easy to understand and very clearly demonstrated. Thank you.
This must be the best pruning guide out there! You demonstrated everything as well as anyone could.
Amateurs take notes, this man knows what he's talking about!
This is amazing . I didnot know that Clint Eastwood has some serious farming skills
This is a hidden gem. I cant find better vid that teach how pruning works as good as you do!❤
This video is gold dust! I've never seen pruning explained so clearly before, and I've looked in several gardening books as well as videos! Love the images that show the effects of the various cuts!
Glad it was helpful!
Very sharp, right to the point- see that works because... Great video guide.
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Thank you so much for explaining very well with step by step and demonstrating how to do it.
Glad it was helpful!
Sir, this is probably the best pruning video i have come across so far. Very detailed, very informative, clearly explained, without overwhelming with information. Thank you very much for your knowledge.
Edit: NOT probably, DEFINITELY.
Thank you, we are happy this was helpful!
Fantastic. Very good explained
This is so easy to understand, thank you! Exactly what beginners need :)
I'm so thankful for this video! It explained so clearly and efficiently. Thank you!
Great video, quick without any babbling. Excellent content and execution!
This was really helpful thank you! I had snippets of information (cut at 45 degrees to encourage growth, different cuts to discourage growth) but this finally put all the pieces together and why to use each one
Glad it was helpful!
🌳 Thank you for this! Quite clearly demonstrated indeed!🌳
Wonderful video, clearly explained. Thank you
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Thank you! So clear and concise! Just what I needed before pruning my volunteer maple tree!
Very informative video. Regarding jump cut, cutting at two different sites will increase the raw surface area and chance of fungal infection. If we give a cut below and then cut from above at same level, then that will decrease the raw area and will also prevent the peeling of bark.
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Thank you professor. I feel much more confident now to prune my bushes and trees so they can be both healthy and beautiful too 👍
Excellent knowledge. Learned alot today from this video.
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Thank you so much!
Comprehensive and super helpful!!
No doubt it is great video on pruning. I request you to make video on 1. cow dung composting, 2. how to avoid complications of organic mulching such as rodents and breading of insects under the mulch. I 'm requesting you because your every step is based on scientific knowledge and logic. Thanks
Wonderful tutorial!!! ❤
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Wonderful instructions! thank you
I am very new at this and your demonstration and graphics have been most helpful I’m glad I found your channel! Sounds like I should also use a thinning cut to remove dead branches?
You can use any of the cuts to remove dead or diseased branches, depending on where they are. And those can be made any time of the year. Glad you found us!
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Hi, so I have a satsuma tree that was here when we bought the house 2 years ago. It had lots of oranges. I did lots of research on pruning and can't think of how to shape this tree, meaning: the large 7:39 main branch is bent over and almost touching the ground, but it has fruit bearing branches pointed upward and out. Do I relead that branch or will it kill the tree?
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Does 1/3 cutting include heading + thinning + releadering + jump cut.? If I cut over 1/3 and what 'll happen with my tree? Thanks
Hello, yes the 1/3 rule applies to overall pruning of your plant or tree. If you prune more than a third, your tree may not be able to recover from all the cuts made. It doesn’t matter what cuts you make. A tree has to generate enough resources and energy to seal up the cuts you make. This is also why we only prune trees that are healthy and unstressed.
I recently bought a home in the country in eastern Tennessee with a couple of pear trees, a fairly young peach tree, and a cherry tree. The pear trees are probably 10-15 years old and 20-25 feet tall with a "few" central leaders (tree trunks?) on each tree that are way too high for harvesting fruit. My goal is to bring down the trees to about 10 to15 feet so I can reach the fruit with a ladder. Do you have anything regarding on making a major reduction in size? The center growth has (trunks?) about 18" - 20" in circumference at the 5' - 10' level.. By the way, these trees have not been pruned in years. Thank you.
hello, we are sorry but there is no short answer for your question, and it is very difficult to give pruning advice without actually seeing your trees in person. You would basically be trying to halve the current size of your trees, which is a lot! In the best scenario, you would approach this over a few years, selecting branches for removal using releadering cuts to lower the overall height. It's best to make a plan to see what you can achieve each year, over three years or more. Patience is key in situations like these.
How should i cut if i want a wide and dense canopy and a thick trunk but short height, also to induce flowering in the plant
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What time of year should I prune my nectarine tree it's 4 yrs old
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I have two Peony tree plants loaded with suckers is there a way cut these and grow new trees from
Check first that the suckers are not from the nurse plant that your peony is most likely grafted on. We don’t have peony experts in our organization unfortunately (!), but here is a link to a peony society where you can ask questions, or check out the ones answered on their site here: www.peonies.org/faq.html#8. You might want to reach out to your local master gardener organization (as we don’t know where you are located) to help answer your question. Best of luck with your peonies!
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Wouldn't it be safer to make the 3 point cut a 4 point cut, by doing a quick undercut near the collar, especially for larger limbs? Is there a reason not to do this?
When weight of branch is more, 4 step cut is more appropriate to avoid pealing of stem skin.
Basic rule of pruning is. Get a decent pair of pruners. An anvil pruner will cut better and cleaner and won't let the branch, if thick twist in the pruners. A bypass will spread if the wood is too thick. When I tried anvil I threw out my others and never bought again.
the jump cut is still a bit unclear to me :(
Pruning makes me so stressed
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Wow, thanks for ur easy and good explanation sir🦾
jump cut
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excellent video
Thank You.