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The pruning mistake to avoid making with your Japanese maple tree

Japanese maples are a stunning addition to any garden, but only if you care for them properly. That includes knowing how to ...
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If You Have These Trees In Your Yard, Prune Them In March

Mid to late winter is generally the best time to prune trees, according to our Garden Editor and in-house Master Gardener, Tiffany Selvey. "Most trees benefit from pruning while they're dormant ...
House Digest on MSN

Why it is paramount that you prune your Japanese maple

Japanese maples are pretty and mostly hardy trees within their growing zone. Like most trees, however, they still need ...
AOL

The Right Time—And Way—To Prune A Japanese Maple Tree

While most varieties of Japanese maples grow only 6 to 12 inches a year, pruning helps maintain their shape and keep them healthy. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches to improve airflow and ...
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Darrell Blackwelder: When is the best time for pruning?

One the most frequently asked gardening question concerns pruning. Many ask if it’s OK to prune any time the temperature changes, particularly if there is extremely cold weather as we’ve experienced ...
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Darrell Blackwelder: Questions about fall pruning

One of the most frequently asked gardening questions when I’m out and about concerns when to prune trees and shrubs. As the season changes, cooler weather sparks an interest in pruning trees and ...
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The Right Time—And Way—To Prune A Japanese Maple Tree

Annual pruning can help maintain your tree’s health, but let its growth guide you. If the tree has areas of dense growth, inward- or upright-growing shoots, or poor structure, pruning is in order. The ...