Green Side Up

Richard Hentschel continues the pruning series by discussing renewal pruning of shrubs in the home landscape. Renewal pruning allows a portion of the existing branch structure to remain. Start by removing any dead branches and then move on to branches causing structural problems. A portion of the older wood is removed each year over a 3 year period. Older wood is often the taller branches and may contain insect or disease problems too.

Show Notes

Richard Hentschel continues the pruning series by discussing renewal pruning of shrubs in the home landscape. Renewal pruning allows a portion of the existing branch structure to remain. Start by removing any dead branches and then move on to branches causing structural problems. A portion of the older wood is removed each year over a 3 year period. Older wood is often the taller branches and may contain insect or disease problems too.

What is Green Side Up?

Green Side Up is a gardening program produced by University of Illinois Extension. It is hosted by Richard Hentschel, Extension Educator, Horticulture.