Posts tagged ‘maintenance’

Clearing Buckthorn in Spring

Clearing Buckthorn in Spring

Early spring is also a great time to cut down buckthorn. I like to pile it and burn it, as I go.

Spring Pruning and Trimming

Spring Pruning and Trimming

The snow is gone but, there is still ice on the lake! Let’s cut the perennials and grasses to the ground and prune and thin the shrubs- so they will be good for another season. If this is done each spring, you don’t need to trim and cut plants back during the growing season.

Rodent Damage

Rodent Damage

Rodent damage as seen after the snow melt. Time to find the pruners!

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