修剪树木的技巧

Winter is typically the ideal time to prune trees because they are dormant and it can lower the risk of infestation or disease in the open wounds. Sap may flow, but this is normal and will callus in time. Minor upkeep to remove dead branches can help keep your landscaping in top shape. And if a tree is near a power line, play it safe and call a professional.

修剪和修剪的重要性

While pruning and trimming both involve cutting away portions of the tree or shrub, 这是有区别的.

修剪 involves the removal of damaged, diseased or dying branches to improve overall health. 死的，沉重的树枝可能会掉下来 大风或暴风雨 should be removed to help prevent possible damage to property or people. 也, 通过移除启动器, 或吸盘, more nutrients may go to the remaining branches and make them stronger.

修剪 involves the removal of healthy branches or growth to help maintain a pleasing look. Opening the space for other branches allows light to get in and provides better air movement. 通常, homeowners will use hedge trimmers to obtain a uniform look with their shrubs and keep them away from the home. 修剪过的树木和灌木也可以 提高外观吸引力 为了你的家.

灌木和树木修剪工具

Use sharp, clean tools to help make clean cuts and to prevent the spread of disease to the tree.

• 手管理员特别: Used for stems and small branches up to ¾ inches thick.
• 斩波器: With longer handles, these are used for branches up to 2 inches in diameter.
• 锯: The unique tooth design of a tree saw and pole pruning saws allow them to cleanly cut through branches.
• 保护装置: 使用工作手套可以减少割伤和划伤. 穿 安全眼镜 以帮助保护您的眼睛免受锯屑和碎片.

After use, clean your trimming tools to prevent the spread of disease next time. Consider disinfecting with a solution of one part bleach to nine parts water. 然后用温暖的肥皂水清洗，然后漂洗.

有目的地修剪

分支机构

• 三刀修剪. If you want the remaining stub to be as close to the main portion, cut the weight of the branch away with two cuts further out than the final location; the first cut should be ½ way through from the bottom, then the second cut completes that portion from the top side. 一旦树枝的重量消失了, the final full downward cut will be closer to the main portion. The downward angle helps keep water from pooling which could lead to rotting.
• 不要修剪超过20%的树枝.

观赏树木

Trim ornamental trees to help them retain their shape.

盛开的树木

• 修剪早春开花的树木(观赏樱桃), 木兰, 杏, flowering plum) once blooming is complete since these buds are based on last year’s growth.
• Late spring to early summer bloomers should be trimmed in the spring.

新拍摄

Snip new shoots growing out of the trunk or branches. 它们可以消耗树木的养分.

较小的枝干

With pruning shears, cut at a slight angle just past a healthy bud or leaf.

Now that you have your trees and shrubs looking wonderful, remember to 把排水沟里的树叶清理干净 防止水侵蚀你家的地基. 查看更多 夏季住宅保养建议 来自状态 Farm®.