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

3. Crown Thinning
Increases light penetration
Increases air movement

4. Photos by Dr. Ed Gilman

5. Debris

6. after
before
Photos by Dr. Ed Gilman

7. 8 years later

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

9. 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

10. 3-cut pruning method
Use this method to remove large or very long branches
Prevents tearing or ripping, which can harm the branch collar