(Compost) Tips to Pruning any Tree
No commentsBy Jeffry Bullock
There are two kinds of winter gardening. The first method usually starts in January as the gardening catalogs begin to arrive in the mail. This type of gardening is as easy as sitting in your favorite chair, browsing the catalogs, and either dreaming about what you’re going to do this spring, or actually drawing designs for the gardens you intend to work on.
The second type of winter gardening is to actually get out in the yard and do a little work. Of course if it’s bitter cold, you’d be better off waiting for a good day. Winter is a good time to do some pruning if the temperatures are around 30 degrees or so. I don’t recommend pruning if it’s considerably below freezing because the wood is brittle and will shatter when you make a cut.
One of the advantages of pruning during the winter is that you can see much better what needs to be cut out and what should stay. At least that’s true with deciduous plants. The other advantage is that the plants are dormant, and won’t mind you doing a little work on them.
Ornamental trees should pruned to remove competing branches. Weeping Cherries, Flowering Dogwoods, Flowering Crabapples etc. have a tendency to send branches in many different directions. It is your job to decide how you want the plant to look, and then start pruning to achieve that look.
But first stick your head inside the tree and see what you can eliminate from there. This is like looking under the hood, and when you do you’ll see a lot of small branches that have been starved of sunlight, that certainly don’t add anything to the plant. They are just there, and should be cut out.
Any branch that is growing toward the center of the tree where it will get little sunlight should be cut out. Where there are two branches that are crossing, one of them should be eliminated. Once you get the inside of the plant cleaned up, you can start shaping the outside.
Shaping the outside is actually quite easy. Just picture how you want the plant to look, and picture imaginary lines of the finished outline of the plant. Cut off anything that is outside of these imaginary lines. It is also important to cut the tips of branches that have not yet reached these imaginary lines in order to force the plant to fill out.
For the most part plants have two kinds of growth: Terminal branches and lateral branches. Each branch has one terminal bud at the very end, and many lateral branches along the sides. The terminal buds grow in an outward direction away from the plant. Left uncut they just keep growing in the same direction, and the plant grows tall and very thin. That’s why the trees in the woods are so thin and not very attractive.
When you cut a branch on a plant, the plant sets new buds just below where you cut. When you remove the terminal bud the plant will set multiple buds; this is how you make a plant nice and full. Don’t be afraid to trim your plants, they will be much nicer because of it. The more you trim them, the fuller they become.
Lots of people have a real problem with this. They just can’t bring themselves to prune. Especially when it comes to plants like Japanese Red Maples. It kills them to even think about pruning a plant like this. Just do it! You’ll have a beautiful plant because of it.
Look at the plant objectively. If you see a branch that looks like it’s growing too far in the wrong direction, cut it. If you make a mistake it will grow back. Not pruning is the only mistake you can make. I hope this helps and doesn’t get you in trouble with your significant other. Many a family feud has started over pruning.
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Growing Organic Vegetables - Beginner’s Guide
By Adam Granger
You might have just begun to start growing organic vegetables and herbs or you might be an experienced grower already. There exists one question that seems to appear time and time again.
What do I do with all those herbs.
In the next few paragraphs I will cover some helpful tips for your organically grown herbs.
A lot of individuals will begin using their herbs in a dry form.. Always try to harvest your herbs as early as possible in the day. You only need to use a sharp knife or a pair of garden scissors to harvest your herbs and make sure that the stems are quite long.
1: Cleaning Your Herbs
Be gentle when you are washing your herbs, they can be fragile and will not take kindly to being handled roughly. So be gentle with them and once washed put them on a piece of kitchen towel or perhaps a clean cloth. The herbs will need to dry out once washed so the towel needs to be absorbent so that all the water can drain from your herbs.
2: Drying Your Herbs
You can then tie your herbs into bundles with string once all the excess water has been removed. Then hang the small bundles up in an area out of the way but if possible moisture free. If you can find somewhere warm and dry this is best, something like an airing cupboard is ideal. In case you are hanging them near a window which has direct sunlight this will also be a very good place. Just remember however, that the sunlight will take some of the natural colour from your herbs.
3: Making Your Herbs Ready For Use
Once your herbs have dried out completely you can crush them and put them in small glass or stone jars. I prefer to not use plastic as I always feel this effects the flavor of the herbs. Your herbs once dried will last for no less than nine to twelve months.
4: Freezing Your Herbs
Freezing your herbs is an alternative method you may use. To do this simply harvest and wash as above but when drying you want to make 100 percent certain there is no excess moisture. So keep turning them on the paper towel until completely dry. This is essential for the freezing process.
Keep the leaves and flowers on the stems of your herbs for the absolute best flavour. Once they are dry it is easy to put them into freezer bags and place them into the freezer. One point to note here is to put a label or mark the freezer bag with the date. To get the best flavor from your frozen herbs I like to recommend you ought to use them within 6 months.
When you need to use your frozen herbs simply take them from the freezer, crush a small amount of that you need for use and then return the remainder to the freezer.
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Why not give it a go; you actually will love the taste of your own naturally grown vegetables and herbs.
Your Gardening is Calling Out
By Jeffry Bullock
The crocus is almost ready to peek through the partly snow- covered ground. It won’t be long now and the earth will bring out a burst of colors to herald the beauty of Spring as Nature wakes up from its winter slumber.
It’s that time of the year when gardeners can hardly wait for the snow to disappear from the ground. The balmy weather these past few days started to melt some of the snow revealing the brown color of the grass. It is not too early to start thinking of your garden.Take a look at the pictures of your garden of last summer.You did take pictures!
Think of what you liked about your garden.What new projects do you have in mind? Each year, there are wider varieties of plants to choose from. It is very tempting!
Color
The colors bursting from the garden is one of the most attractive features. Be inspired to try a different mix of colors. This can easily be done by looking at the pictures and do a little re-arranging of your plants. I know I have to move the sundrops and the iris and some of the day lilies this Spring. These plants tend to take over the garden. I’d like to have more blue color this year. This is a relaxing color.
Think of the plants that have to be thinned out,or perhaps were in the wrong spot last summer. Experiment with different varieties of plantsfor an exciting display of colors in your garden.
Soil
Is it time to amend your soil? Plants will do better with proper soil nutrients. Compost is a very rich source of nutrients and it is also good for the environment. Do you need to check the acidity or alkalinity of the soil? There are commercial kits, but I find them too expensive. There are tests that you can do to check it yourself. Check out gardening books and the internet. Be sure to pay attention to your window boxes and other pots and planters. It is recommended that the soil in these containers be changed at least every five years.
Design
Do you have a theme or motif in your garden? Something that is a centerpiece of all the centerpieces. This is what’s creative about gardening. It allows you to express yourself and enhance your creativity. This is where you incorporate features like garden ornaments. But don’t make your garden too busy. Do you have a bench or chair where you can sit and relax, or rest as you work in the garden? Do you like the sound of wind chimes? There are endless ideas to enhance the beauty of your garden and turn it to a work of art and a place for you to relax and meditate.
Budget
How lucky for those who do not have to worry about dollars and cents. Gardening can be an expensive hobby. You can start saving a bit for your gardening expenses now. Think outside the pot, to quote Martha Stewart. You can use your imagination and come out with containers that will blow the mind of your family and friends.
Garden ornaments can be costly. I found some good and tasteful ornaments at the dollar shops and at garage sales.
Pesky animals
Be prepared. If a deer has discovered your garden, chances are it will be back every year. There are plants that are resistant to most animals.I know that geraniums and marigolds are safe. Roses attract the deer. There are ways and means to protect your garden from these destructive intruders without causing them harm. You might consider plants that repel these animals.
I gave up planting tulips. The chipmunks love them. There are other Spring bulbs that repel these creatures. Daffodils and other members of the alium family are just as colorful and lovely to look at.Take time to explore the possibilities and experiment.
Happy gardening.
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Vegetable Gardening It Is All In the Planning! (compost tumbler)
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Nothing beats fresh vegetables that you have grown yourself. Not only does it taste great, but it tastes so much better because you helped it grow! There is a great personal satisfaction in growing your own garden and enjoying the delicious produce you will harvest. But, to grow the perfect vegetable garden you need to have a plan. Once you know where you are going with your garden, everything will fall into place!
Location
Find a sunny area of your yard where your garden will get full sun almost all day. If you think about a farm where they grow vegetables by the acre, there is usually no shade. The entire crop gets full sun all day. Full sun provided the best growing conditions for your crops, so make sure you choose the sunniest spot in your yard for your garden.
You need to make sure the area is level as well for proper watering. You dont want your water to puddle at one end, drowning some plants while others suffer from drought! If you need to, terrace your garden or create raised beds that you can add soil to so the surface is level.
What to Grow
Some people get a little over zealous when then plant their garden and try to grow every crop under the sun! When harvest time rolls around they have no idea what to do with all the extra produce that their family doesnt want. A good gardening rule is to only plant the kinds of vegetables that your family will eat. In addition, only plant as much as you can use. We have all seen people bring bags of zucchini to give away at work because they grew too much. If you do end up with too much produce from your garden, you can take it to a local farmers market or food pantry.
Good crops for home gardens are corn, beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, beets, and of course squash and pumpkins. Plant the taller crops so they dont shade the small crops, plan your garden according to height. Remember that viney plants like squash and pumpkins will need a lot of room to spread, so plan accordingly.
Growing your own garden is great for the whole family. It is a wonderful way to teach children responsibility and help them understand where their food comes from. With a little planning you and your family can have delicious vegetables that you can proudly say you grew yourself!
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How to Deal Effectively with Slugs and Snails in Your Garden
By Jeffry Bullock
One of the most common problems faced by gardeners is the one of slugs and snails. Even experienced gardeners tear their collective hair out at the destruction these creatures can cause. So I thought I would give you a few tried and tested tips, and some others perhaps not so well known, to help you deal with them - you won’t get rid of them all together, but at least you will be able to keep them under some sort of control!
They may not all work for you - a lot depends on just how bad the problem is where you live - but it is certainly worth trying some if not all of them.
Barriers:
These methods will be more effective against snails than slugs, as slugs live in the ground and can therefore avoid barriers.
On your garden borders, you can use barriers around plants, such as crushed eggshells, grit, bran, or wood-ash or soot. The theory is that slugs and snails are reluctant to cross these materials and will therefore wander off elsewhere to look for their next meal. Make sure you put plenty down without any gaps.
Scatter oat bran around your plants - slugs love it, but if they eat enough, they expand and die!
Petroleum jelly smeared thickly around the rims of pots has a similar deterrent effect.
You can purchase copper tape with an adhesive backing, which you can stick around the pot sides - this gives the snail a small electric shock as it tries to cross.
Traps:
Use beer traps - very effective at dealing with both slugs and snails, and you can buy these from a garden centre. Place the trap, filled with cheap beer, in a hole with the top at soil level. You can also use out of date fruit juice, or even milk just about on the turn. Alternatively, make your own by cutting off about 3-4 inches off the base of a plastic drinks bottle.
After eating your half grapefruit, cut a small hole and place the skin upside down on the soil. Slugs love it and will congregate inside and each day you can collect them up.
Collect all the slugs and snails you can find in the late evening, when they start to become active and drown them in a bucket of heavily salted water. Plain water will not work - they will simply swim to the surface and crawl out! Or, if you know where they hide out, you can gather them up during the day - try looking under logs or bricks, and shrubs, any dark, damp corner.
And what to do with the slugs you’ve collected? If you put live slugs or snails into your compost heap, they will probably stay there, as there is plenty of matter for them to feast on. You can also put the dead ones in there too, those in the beer traps including the beer - but scoop the dead slugs and snails out of the salty water first.
Predators:
For a biological control, you can use nematodes - microscopic parasites that kill the slugs above and below ground. Obtained from organic garden suppliers, you simply mix the powder with water and spray on to the soil using a watering can. This can be effective for around six weeks.
If you are lucky enough to have the space, adopt some chickens or ducks - they just love eating slugs - and you can have some free eggs into the bargain.
Make your garden wildlife friendly, to encourage the natural predators of slugs and snails to come and visit. Dig a pond to encourage frogs and toads; leave out food for hedgehogs; and put up bird feeders. This will not provide an ‘instant fix’ for the problem, but in the long term will give you a healthier garden with fewer pests.
Till next time, happy slug hunting!
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Tips to Pruning any Tree (compost bin)
No commentsBy Jeffry Bullock
There are two kinds of winter gardening. The first method usually starts in January as the gardening catalogs begin to arrive in the mail. This type of gardening is as easy as sitting in your favorite chair, browsing the catalogs, and either dreaming about what you’re going to do this spring, or actually drawing designs for the gardens you intend to work on.
The second type of winter gardening is to actually get out in the yard and do a little work. Of course if it’s bitter cold, you’d be better off waiting for a good day. Winter is a good time to do some pruning if the temperatures are around 30 degrees or so. I don’t recommend pruning if it’s considerably below freezing because the wood is brittle and will shatter when you make a cut.
One of the advantages of pruning during the winter is that you can see much better what needs to be cut out and what should stay. At least that’s true with deciduous plants. The other advantage is that the plants are dormant, and won’t mind you doing a little work on them.
Ornamental trees should pruned to remove competing branches. Weeping Cherries, Flowering Dogwoods, Flowering Crabapples etc. have a tendency to send branches in many different directions. It is your job to decide how you want the plant to look, and then start pruning to achieve that look.
But first stick your head inside the tree and see what you can eliminate from there. This is like looking under the hood, and when you do you’ll see a lot of small branches that have been starved of sunlight, that certainly don’t add anything to the plant. They are just there, and should be cut out.
Any branch that is growing toward the center of the tree where it will get little sunlight should be cut out. Where there are two branches that are crossing, one of them should be eliminated. Once you get the inside of the plant cleaned up, you can start shaping the outside.
Shaping the outside is actually quite easy. Just picture how you want the plant to look, and picture imaginary lines of the finished outline of the plant. Cut off anything that is outside of these imaginary lines. It is also important to cut the tips of branches that have not yet reached these imaginary lines in order to force the plant to fill out.
For the most part plants have two kinds of growth: Terminal branches and lateral branches. Each branch has one terminal bud at the very end, and many lateral branches along the sides. The terminal buds grow in an outward direction away from the plant. Left uncut they just keep growing in the same direction, and the plant grows tall and very thin. That’s why the trees in the woods are so thin and not very attractive.
When you cut a branch on a plant, the plant sets new buds just below where you cut. When you remove the terminal bud the plant will set multiple buds; this is how you make a plant nice and full. Don’t be afraid to trim your plants, they will be much nicer because of it. The more you trim them, the fuller they become.
Lots of people have a real problem with this. They just can’t bring themselves to prune. Especially when it comes to plants like Japanese Red Maples. It kills them to even think about pruning a plant like this. Just do it! You’ll have a beautiful plant because of it.
Look at the plant objectively. If you see a branch that looks like it’s growing too far in the wrong direction, cut it. If you make a mistake it will grow back. Not pruning is the only mistake you can make. I hope this helps and doesn’t get you in trouble with your significant other. Many a family feud has started over pruning.
Visit the Celosia Flower website to learn about celosia plumosa and celosia plant.
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Six Easy Steps to Start Raised Bed Gardening
By Piper Cox
By definition, raised bed gardening is to simply have a garden that is built on top of your existing native soil. You can either choose combine native soil in your raised bed garden or you can choose not to - its entirely up to you. You can plant vegetables, herbs and even shrubs in a raised bed garden. Read below for the six easy steps on how to start a raised bed garden for yourself.
1. Choose your planting site properly and carefully. Make sure that you pick a spot that gets at least eight hours of warm sunlight every day. The area must be flat with enough moving room for you to work around in as well as being near a water source.
2. Be definite on the size and shape of your garden. Be sure that you would be able to have enough space to move around in so you would not step on to the plant bed.
3. Make sure that you prepare your planting area according to what you are planning to plant in it.
4. Construct your plant bed carefully. Choose wood planks that are sturdy enough to hold the sides of your garden bed in. Raised bed gardening is not that hard if you have properly set up your garden bed.
5. Make sure that you use level frames in all four directions. This is important because your water will not be evenly distributed if you have un-level soil areas. It would fill one spot and run over another very quickly. Either way, your plants would not get the proper water they would need to grow.
6. The idea behind raised bed gardening is that it allows you the chance to be able to plant your garden by using flat, even soil. Be sure that when you start to fill your raised bed garden that you have appropriate amounts of topsoil, manure and compost and that the bed is raked flat and evenly before you start to put in your seeds.
If you were able to set it up correctly, you will be happy to know that raised bed gardening does not require a lot of maintenance at all. Just keep in mind that it is important to have as much moisture in your soil as possible to make sure that your plants will be able to absorb the minerals and nutrients that are in it quickly and more efficiently, thus giving you a healthier and more bountiful crop harvest.
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Preventing Weeds from Overtaking Your Yard (home composting)
No commentsBy Jeffry Bullock
If bees are public enemy #1 for most farmers, lawn owners and gardeners tend to view weeds with very much the same perception. Weeds are non-native plants that are unwanted in a certain place and time and can be very much harmful to your plants and even public amenity.
It’s imperative that you prevent weeds from taking control of your yard lest you wish to see your plants die one by one before the year’s end. Don’t let their harmless-sounding names (chickweed, dandelion and crabgrass) fool you; if you allow them full liberty to grow, you might find it impossible later on to regain control and recover the beauty of your garden.
Found below are several tips for better and more effective weed control:
Defensive Measures against Weeds
Always remember that the healthier your garden or yard’s soil, the better defense your plants shall have against weeds. So make sure that you always keep your garden or yard as healthy as possible.
Excellent fertilization is a good defensive step to take against weeds. Using the right type of fertilizer that possesses the best combination of nitrogen and other important compounds four times a year will go a long way in improving the health of your yard. But don’t be surprised if some stubborn weeds still persist in growing; that’s the time when other more aggressive steps must be taken to achieve effective weed control.
Aggressive and Chemical Measures for Weed Control
When you choose a particular weed product to use, make sure that you use it during the active growth period of weeds. This often happens in late spring or early fall and temperatures must approximately be around 15 to 25 degrees. Extreme temperatures would simply lessen the potency of the product against weeds.
On the other hand, if the product you’re using is a weed and feed one, make sure that you spread them always in the morning. This is because morning dew can ensure that the weed and feed product would stick to the weeds, thereby increasing their effectiveness. Avoid watering or mowing your yard when you’ve just applied the product. And just to be on the safe side, prevent both your kids and pets from tramping in the law during those days as well.
The Right Attitude to Succeed
Be realistic when it comes to your weed control goals. Weeds are like mushrooms; they grow very fast and worse, they’re not exactly easy to get rid off. Hence, telling yourself that you’ll exterminate the weed your population in a bloody one-day battle is simply impossible to achieve. You’ll never get started or feel properly motivated if you think that way.
Weeding, like other difficult but highly rewarding tasks, is a huge goal that you must try to achieve by taking one small measured step after another. Give yourself a goal outline if you wish. Divide the gardens into several areas and get rid of weeds in one particular division after another. You need to motivate yourself properly if you wish to succeed and setting unrealistic goals for yourself is certainly not the way to do it!
The Right Time to Fight Weeds
Time management is equally important in weed control; pick a particular time of the day when you believe you’ll be most available to battle the invading army in your garden. Whichever time period you end up choosing, make sure that you stick to your schedule at all times. Consistency and perseverance are what’s going to win the battle and not a blitzkrieg style of offense.
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How Much Variety is Too Much in Your Garden?
By Jeffry Bullock
Have you ever walked by someone’s front garden and thought - what were they thinking? The mixture and variety of plants seems to make no sense and are placed haphazardly all over the place. Although you most definitely need to choose a variety of plant types and colors for your own garden layout, how do you know when you’ve gone too far? How do you keep your garden design focused, yet interesting at the same time?
Create a Theme
Before you even place a plant in the ground you should decide on a theme. Take a good look at your home style and your planting terrain, while also keeping in mind the climate in your area. A tropical theme may be something you greatly desire, but if you live in a very dry, arid climate, that’s going to be a tough garden to maintain.
Choose a Color Scheme
Once you decide on a general theme for your garden, you should think about color preferences. Although there is no hard and fast rule as to mixing plant colors, you will certainly want to avoid planting anything that clashes (much like if you were decorating a room). Hot climates are suitable for bold, strong colors, whereas a cool climate will tend to lean toward more muted, serene colors. Pastel colors will bring a restful feeling to your garden.
Choose Contrasting Plants
Keep texture in mind when choosing plants. Texture provides visual interest and appeal. Look at various leaf colors, shapes and sizes. A few things to look for are plants that have soft, feathery leaves, while some are spiky. There are plants that grow small, leathery leaves while others produce large glossy leaves. And of course, there are many plants that have colored leaves - usually in the purple, deep red or yellow ranges. It’s not just the flowers that you should be focusing on, but also the texture and variety of leaves that will also add appeal to your garden.
Pick Different Plant Types
Don’t just plant flowers. While you want to maintain the overall harmony of your garden, you should still include a variety of plant types such as small trees, evergreens, shrubs, ground covers, spring bulbs, perennials and annuals - perhaps even some climbing vines. The spring bulbs will start your garden blooming early, while annuals will add color until your perennials begin to bloom.
Stick With Plants That Require The Same Maintenance and Care
Nothing can be more of a hassle than trying to grow healthy plants that have different plant care requirements within the same area. For example, don’t plant something that requires a lot of sun and water with other plants that are drought-tolerant and only need partial sun. You would be surprised at how many people do this without thinking. Then they either over-water the plants that require minimal water… or they don’t water often enough for thirsty plants. In either case, one type or the other will eventually wither and die.
Hopefully the above suggestions will help those who aren’t quite sure how to go about planning their garden area and picking out suitable plants. Be sure to read the plant care labels carefully so that you can choose plants that suit each other for easy care. Take the time to look over gardening books and websites that have pictures of gardens to get a better idea on how you can coordinate your garden so that it looks wonderful too. Happy planting!
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Tips to Pruning any Tree
By Jeffry Bullock
There are two kinds of winter gardening. The first method usually starts in January as the gardening catalogs begin to arrive in the mail. This type of gardening is as easy as sitting in your favorite chair, browsing the catalogs, and either dreaming about what you’re going to do this spring, or actually drawing designs for the gardens you intend to work on.
The second type of winter gardening is to actually get out in the yard and do a little work. Of course if it’s bitter cold, you’d be better off waiting for a good day. Winter is a good time to do some pruning if the temperatures are around 30 degrees or so. I don’t recommend pruning if it’s considerably below freezing because the wood is brittle and will shatter when you make a cut.
One of the advantages of pruning during the winter is that you can see much better what needs to be cut out and what should stay. At least that’s true with deciduous plants. The other advantage is that the plants are dormant, and won’t mind you doing a little work on them.
Ornamental trees should pruned to remove competing branches. Weeping Cherries, Flowering Dogwoods, Flowering Crabapples etc. have a tendency to send branches in many different directions. It is your job to decide how you want the plant to look, and then start pruning to achieve that look.
But first stick your head inside the tree and see what you can eliminate from there. This is like looking under the hood, and when you do you’ll see a lot of small branches that have been starved of sunlight, that certainly don’t add anything to the plant. They are just there, and should be cut out.
Any branch that is growing toward the center of the tree where it will get little sunlight should be cut out. Where there are two branches that are crossing, one of them should be eliminated. Once you get the inside of the plant cleaned up, you can start shaping the outside.
Shaping the outside is actually quite easy. Just picture how you want the plant to look, and picture imaginary lines of the finished outline of the plant. Cut off anything that is outside of these imaginary lines. It is also important to cut the tips of branches that have not yet reached these imaginary lines in order to force the plant to fill out.
For the most part plants have two kinds of growth: Terminal branches and lateral branches. Each branch has one terminal bud at the very end, and many lateral branches along the sides. The terminal buds grow in an outward direction away from the plant. Left uncut they just keep growing in the same direction, and the plant grows tall and very thin. That’s why the trees in the woods are so thin and not very attractive.
When you cut a branch on a plant, the plant sets new buds just below where you cut. When you remove the terminal bud the plant will set multiple buds; this is how you make a plant nice and full. Don’t be afraid to trim your plants, they will be much nicer because of it. The more you trim them, the fuller they become.
Lots of people have a real problem with this. They just can’t bring themselves to prune. Especially when it comes to plants like Japanese Red Maples. It kills them to even think about pruning a plant like this. Just do it! You’ll have a beautiful plant because of it.
Look at the plant objectively. If you see a branch that looks like it’s growing too far in the wrong direction, cut it. If you make a mistake it will grow back. Not pruning is the only mistake you can make. I hope this helps and doesn’t get you in trouble with your significant other. Many a family feud has started over pruning.
Visit the Celosia Flower website to learn about celosia plumosa and celosia plant.
