Although winter is the best time for pruning since the trees are dormant, a little upkeep during the summer can keep your yard in shape.
Make sure you are using the correct tool for the job: a hand pruner is for stems and small branches, a lopper is for thick branches and a pruning saw is for especially thick branches.
Wear gloves for protection and rinse off tools after trimming to prevent the spreading of disease from one tree to another.
Cut stray branches on trees that are done blooming to allow for increased flowering next year.
Trim branches back to allow trees to get sufficient light and air, but don't trim more than 25% of a trees green leaves.
Trim off dead branches
Prune ornamental trees to help maintain their shape
Take off any new shoots growing out of the trunk or branches as these can drain the nutrients
When cutting large branches, cut a wedge under the limb about 6 inches from where the branch meets the trunk (branch collar), then from a few more inches out cut vertically from the top of the limb through the branch, then cut the stub parallel to the collar.
For small branches, use pruning shears to cut at a slight angle just beyond a healthy bud or leaf
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