Q: I planted an orchid tree from seed five years ago. I had to cut it back after a freeze when it was about 2 years old, but during a period of mild winters, it grew to 25-30 feet and had a tremendous ...

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Routine pruning is not a necessary part of orchid care; however, there are times when a little cutting back is beneficial to the plant. Knowing how to prune an orchid is useful when you want to ...

Question: I have four 40- to 60-year-old pineapple guava trees that produce wonderful fruit and grow very tall. Please give me pruning information to maximize fruit production every year, make them as ...

Why would you trim your tree? A tree may need trimming for a variety of reasons. One way, could be to remove diseased or storm-damaged branches. Another, to thin the crown to permit new growth and ...

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