Clark Horticultural
Organic Landscape Management
(360) 460-9178
Port Angeles and Sequim, WA
GARDENING TIPS
Gordon's Five D's of Pruning
Prune out the branches that are:
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Dead-Cut out the dead wood first; sometimes this is all that's needed for a neglected tree or shrub.
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Diseased-Obviously diseased branches should be carefully removed to prevent the spread of fungus and infections.
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Damaged-Broken and rubbing branches should be removed to reduce the likelihood of disease entry into the plant.
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Duplicate-Cut closely parallel branches to open up for air and light.
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"Directionally Challenged"-Take out branches heading back toward the main trunk or going sideways around the tree.
Different species required different pruning methods and times. Clark Horticultural can teach you to prune for your species' needs, or do the work for you!
Seasonal Garden Tips
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Weed,Weed,Weed ! With little work on the occasional sunny day, you'll be way ahead come Spring.
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Check soil conditions around your trees, shrubs, perennials etc. Make sure rainfall is reaching root areas when not irrigating during winter.
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Remove fallen leaves from lawns, shrubs, etc so the plant continues to get sunlight. This will keep them from developing a 'chlorotic', or yellowish look.