![]() On older plants cut back approximately 1/4 of older shoots to the base to promote growth.īegonia Susceptible to stem rot. Keep them deadheaded unless fruit is desired.įor deciduous varieties cut back flowered shoots to strong buds or young growth near the base of plant. Remove dead or damaged growth in mid-spring after flowering. Remove old, weak limbs entirely.īarberry For evergreen varieties that flower in the spring to early summer, lightly cut back shoots that ruin symmetry after flowering. To rejuvenate, cut back 1/3 of oldest limbs to a foot or less each year. Shorten plant by cutting back to a pair of buds or to just above a leaf joint.Īzalea (Rhododendren) Pinch or clip to maintain shape immediately after blooming. Prune late winter-early spring while dormant.Īucuba Prune as often as needed. These plants should be divided every 1-2 years, in the spring, to maintain vigor.Īstilbe Cut spent flowers. After blooming remove faded flowers and cut back hard to prevent seeding. Michalmas daisy (A.novae-angliae, A.novi-belgii) can be pinched when young to induce branching, then cut back hard for a smaller, bushier plant with more flowers. To control size cut back to 1/2 of it's height in late spring or early summer. Remove from area otherwise the red berries will mature and scatter seeds which will germinate and crowd the established plants hurting production.Īster Prune A.frikartii to remove faded flowers to prolong blooming season. In the fall cut the stalks to the ground as soon as they turn yellow. Prune hard late winter, early spring.Īrtichoke After last artichoke and slight dieback, Cut the stem or stalk back to base.Īsparagus Harvest spears in spring by cutting with a sharp knife just below the soil line. Prune again in summer as needed to control size and shape.Īrtemesia (Artemisia absinthium) Flowers on new wood. Make cuts so they are concealed by surrounding foliage (cuts into stem area without needles will not produce new growth). Shape in late winter or early spring before new growth starts. Replant every 3 to 4 years.Īrborvitae (Thuja, Platycladus) Can stand heavy shearing. Cut back runnes to keep from creeping too far. Keeps plants neat and dense.Ījuga Remove faded flowers. Shearing as hedge sacrifices some flowers and natural shape.Īlyssum Shear off flower heads after blooming. Cut 1/3 of old, grayish stems back to ground each fall or winter to give open arching branch look. In spring prune lightly by thining out unwanted branches to maintain desired shape. Ed LeeĪbelia The best flowers are produced on new growth. This article will briefly describe what to do and when for some of the common plants found in the Tulsa County area. If this is done correctly using the proper techniques and timing it can enhance the beauty, health, and extend the life span of the plant. However, sometimes it becomes necessary for him to deliberately do what appears to be bodily harm to his plants. He will feed, spray, water, mulch and otherwise coddle his plants. ![]() To obtain the best results and assist the plant to prosper humans often feel it is necessary to interfere with the natural process. Plants grow, propagate, survive insects, disease, drought, damage, and decline until they ultimately die. ![]()
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