Shearing Most hedge and shrub problems can be traced back to improper shearing.

Crown Thinning Increases light penetration Increases air movement

Photos by Dr. Ed Gilman

Debris

after before Photos by Dr. Ed Gilman

8 years later

Limbing Up or Crown Raising Removing branches from the bottom of the crown Provide clearance for: Pedestrians Traffic Buildings Timber production Avoid young trees

Canopy should be about 2/3 of the total height of the tree Use a mulch ring to avoid mower interference and string mower damage

3-cut pruning method Use this method to remove large or very long branches Prevents tearing or ripping, which can harm the branch collar