Pruning

George Rausch · Mar 9, 2012

Anybody else out there pruning this time of year? We're pruning blueberries, with a Stihl MS-180-C, a 16" MINI bar and a 0.043" chain. Getting a few hundred plants done a day. Berries are just starting to open up the bids.

Jim in Ma. · Mar 9, 2012

For fruit trees, I like to get the pruning done while their are dormant. By now they are starting into their growing cycle.

IA Leo · Mar 9, 2012

cutting down a 12" soft maple yesterday in Iowa, the stump bubbled with water, the limbing towards the 35 foot height, actually squirted water on me.
I have been painting undiluted RoundUp on stumps trying to stop growth and kill roots prior to tiling, but think I'll wait a few weeks for that.
Leo

RockRon · Mar 9, 2012

We"re heavy into it in the vineyard. Also have blueberries and apples to work on. currents and gooseberries are done.

Nancy Howell · Mar 9, 2012

To kill the stump/roots, use a large drill bit and cordless drill (if stump is away from electrical source). Drill multiple holes in the stump and pour undiluted Remedy in the holes. It will kill the roots.

Rick Kr · Mar 9, 2012

I need to start pruning, but don't really feel like wading in water. Maybe in a week or two.

Rick

Don-Wi · Mar 9, 2012

I would have done my apple and pear trees a month ago but then the bathroom happened. I'll be doing it tomorrow and the next day probably, in 55-60 degree weather...

All the snow is gone too...

Donovan from Wisconsin

WJD · Mar 9, 2012

I like to do it befote any signs of spring growth. As Jim said it may be too late this year. The mild winter has confused trees, etc. and they are growing early making pruning more difficult to get done on time this year.

Paul from MI · Mar 9, 2012

Finished pruning apples and grapes in February, still too warm to do it but no choice. I like to leave the apple prunings on the ground until spring for the rabbits, and it helps keep 'em out of my wifes shrubs.

GordoSD · Mar 9, 2012

Apple. CHerry, plum done Monday. No buds on them.

IA Leo · Mar 10, 2012

Thanks Nancy, Leo

Hobo,NC · Mar 10, 2012

(quoted from post at 16:26:42 03/09/12) Anybody else out there pruning this time of year? We're pruning blueberries, with a Stihl MS-180-C, a 16" MINI bar and a 0.043" chain. Getting a few hundred plants done a day. Berries are just starting to open up the bids.

Deer done rapped my berry bushes... It will cost them their life tho :evil: I am gonna skip pruning this year on anything....

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