Property News · July 8, 2022

Who says you can’t prune trees in summer? | Alys Fowler


Certain species benefit from a bit of nip and tuck during the summer months – but wait until after floweringI am determined to eat an apple from my garden this year. Last year, my resident squirrel took a single bite out of every one, decided none were to his favour and threw them on the ground. I tried netting the tree, but he found a way in. The squirrel gets into my apple trees by leaping from another, so this year I am going to judiciously prune his springboard.It’s actually not a bad time to do a little pruning. It is a bit of a myth that trees should only be pruned in winter. Many actually benefit from summer pruning; a tree in full swing heals quicker. It is also easier to see what impact you are making when they are in full leaf. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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