Have you ever wanted to prune a tree or bush but were afraid that will look awful?
Fear no more! With this pruning guide I will show you here your trees will have a consisting rounded shape.
Having trees and shrubs properly pruned will gives your landscape a great appealing look, not to mention that your trees will be healthier; by having less foliage more of the nutrients absorbed by your trees will be available on higher proportions!
Now, before you do prune your tree or bush you should research the specific prune needs and the best time to prune/trim per your particular specie, since trimming to much at a wrong time it could cause damage to certain tree/bush types.
Needed items:
- Wood post or pole
- Eye or hook screw
- String
- Loppers or pruning shears
Tree dimensions
First thing to do is to determine your current tree dimensions and how you want your tree to look after being pruned:
Height: Measure how tall you want your tree to be after pruning, measure from the ground to top of tree.
Width: Measure how wide you want your tree after pruning, measure from the trunk to the edge.
Center: Deduct the width length from the height length tp determined the needed center of rotation point. (Here is where we’ll be setting the eye screw)
Making the guide
- Cut the wood post length (here I am using a 1×2 wood board) to the center dimension you’ve got, on my case was to 4 feet.
- Place the eye screw on top of the wood board.
- Secure the string to the tree trunk, here I am using clamps to do the work. If no clamps are available you could tie it with string.
- Cut a string to the length of the wanted width for your tree, on my case was 4 feet remember this is the dimensions from the trunk of the tree to the edg.
- Attach one end of the string to the eye screw and use the other end to secure your loppers of pruning shears.
What can I use to shape a tree?
There are a few different ways to shape a tree. One way is to use a sharp knife to make incisions in the bark. This will help to control the growth of the tree. Another way is to use wire to shape the tree. This can be a little more tricky, but it can help to create more intricate shapes. Finally, you can use root pruning to shape the tree. This is a more extreme measure and should only be used if the tree is out of control.
How do you prune a tree shape?
There are a few different ways to prune a tree, and the best way to do it depends on the tree’s shape. if you have a tree with a v-shape, you should prune the branches on the bottom of the v so that the tree grows taller. If you have a tree with a round shape, you should prune the branches so that the tree grows wider.
There are a few general rules to follow when pruning a tree. First, always prune the branches so that the cut is flush with the trunk. Second, make sure that you are pruning the branches in the right direction – don’t prune a branch so that it crosses another branch, for example. Third, make sure that the branches you prune are not too big – if the branch is more than one-third the diameter of the trunk, it’s too big and should not be pruned.
Pruning a tree can be a little tricky, but with a little practice you’ll be able to shape your tree the way you want it.