Prune A Tree Limb Correctly

 

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To prune a tree limb correctly start by sawing the limb on the underside approximately 1/4″ away from the collar. The collar is the swelled area right next to the trunk. Move your saw blade about 1/4″ away from the taper.

Saw about 1/3 of the distance up throough the limb from the bottom. Remove the blade from the limb and start sawing down from the top of the limb.

Finish sawing from the top down. By starting on the underside you can prevent the weight of the limb from tearing the bark.

Caution: Large tree limbs can injure or kill you if handled improperly. You should consider hiring a proffessional for large tree pruning jobs.

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Checklist Mildew On Squash

Here is the checklist for the Gardening Tip Video “Mildew On Squash”.

We suggest you print out the checklist and use it when you treat your summer squash for mildew.

Click on the “Blue” Link to open and then Print. Checklist Mildew On Squash.

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Mildew On Summer Squash

 

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In August of 2007 I wrote a post about using milk to help control rust and black spot on your roses.

I am having some mildew problems with my summer squash so I decided to try the milk remedy. The first application I mixed 9 parts milk and 1 part water and sprayed the summer squash to help control the mildew fungus that has attacked my plants. I saw results in 24 hours.

Now 12 days after the first application of milk I have new growth. Now I am going to spray another 1:1 ratio of milk and water.

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