Nov 4, 2012 · Cutting evergreen bushes into animal shapes can create attractive focal points in your home landscape. All it takes is the ability to draw an animal shape so you can follow a …

Nov 21, 2009 · Think about the figure you want and assess the existing shape of your shrub. Sometimes, your plant will already resemble a certain pattern and this can give you an idea of …

Jun 15, 2013 · The art of sculpted shrubbery is ancient, especially the practice of pruning yew and boxwood shrubs into animals. Written records about topiary exist from as early as 3 8 B.C, but …

Feb 26, 2024 · Avoid making pruning mistakes to your beloved shrubs and trees! Not only does bad pruning affect the plant's looks but also it affects its structural health. In our beginner's …

2 days ago · Squirrels love fruit trees not only for their sweet produce but also for the essential nutrients, seeds, and nuts. So how should you keep these critters out of your trees?

Remove dead or dying branches injured by disease, severe insect infestation, animals, storms, or other adverse mechanical damage. Remove branches that rub together. Avoid topping trees. …

Dec 9, 2021 · To help repair deer damage to young trees, trim off loose, shredded bark or broken branches and let the wounds heal. A professional arborist can treat extensive tree damage …

Preening is a maintenance behaviour found in birds that involves the use of the beak to position feathers, interlock feather barbules that have become separated, clean plumage, and keep …

Jul 6, 2019 · Generally, in our hotter drier West, the best time to trim and prune is during fall and early winter when trees are dormant. In addition to avoiding nesting times, it’s also generally …

Nov 20, 2009 · But the reality is, in the wild, native plants are pruned constantly by animals and weather. By pruning them properly in the garden, they will respond really well. This is the …