Small World Pruning LLC

04/26/2023

Winter damaged plants need some special care.

Trees and shrubs that have cold damage need some special care. ...

04/21/2023

Get your sheets out!

Let's talk about protecting trees and plants from cold damage in spring. ...

04/17/2023

It looks like there's a chance of frost tonight. If any of your young trees and shrubs had a hard time with cold temperatures this last winter covering them with sheets or burlap can help prevent further damage.

04/05/2023

Start thinking about replacements.

It's time to think about what you will replace your boxwoods with. ...

03/05/2023

Just trying to save you some money 😉

There are so many reasons why running any business costs money, but tree care has quite a few costs just to be in business.

03/03/2023

Hi all!

Attn: Peach tree growers

I just saw the first indication that we could be in for a bang up year concerning peach leaf curl disease.

The fungus Taphrina deformans is the culprit here. For new growers who might not be on an established maintenance schedule you may notice some reddish brown blotches on your tree's twigs. This was no doubt due to last year's cold wet spring. It takes a year for the fungus to complete its life cycle.

After leaves begin development you will notice some disfigurement. They will appear shriveled and twisted, hence the name. They will probably fall of their own accord. When they do fall off make sure to pick up and dispose of diseased leaves. A new healthier set should be produced. Pruning diseased branches out has been found to be INEFFECTIVE. Put those pruners away.

The most effective time for treatment is after leaf fall in autumn, after picking up any diseased plant material. The best treatment available to home growers is Bordeaux mixture, which you can buy concentrated at most garden centers (read all precautions. Wear a mask. Do not spray when pollinators are present).

As with all conditions that stress our trees, proper watering will be important. Avoid fertilizing the soil as it takes work for the tree to absorb the nutrients and many NPK fertilizers are causal agents for leaf scorch.

www.smallworldpruningllc.com
812-679-9521

​I love trees. My love of trees has inspired me to study the science of arboriculture, fruit tree pruning, and bonsai. My work is a meditation, and in this solitude I have developed my own...

03/03/2023

Why We Train Trees

If we want to have trees around us we need to train them to avoid failure. ...

01/29/2023

Half the battle in the garden is knowing what to do when. Here's a little list of what can be pruned right now.
Oaks - just for 2 more weeks. We want to avoid oak wilt.
Evergreens - All evergreens may be pruned now.
Fruit trees - almost time! Get in touch now to schedule.
Redbuds, yellow woods, and many more.

Pruning in winter encourages growth, so it can be a good time to get rid of older, weaker wood especially in shrubs.

I will probably wait to prune maples, especially Japanese maples, until summer to make sure there's no cold injury.

www.smallworldpruningllc.com
812-679-9521
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01/25/2023

A chore you don't have to do

01/19/2023

Gardening in winter can keep us ready for the fun stuff when spring rolls around. Today I am showing you a few things that are good to do in January.

As long as we aren't buried in snow there are quite a few garden tasks we can get out of the way during winter ❄️. Keeping some of these caught up during win...

01/07/2023

Safety Part 2!

Some more considerations for training safe, healthy trees. ...

01/06/2023

Pruning Our native spirea!

Bridal veil spirea is a beautiful plant, especially when it's well cared for. A little bit of time spent every year can keep this plant looking and flowering...

01/04/2023

Safety is always our first concern when training trees. This video is about some steps I take when I prune for safety. I do have some more safety related subjects so the next video will also be about safety.

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812-679-9521

Training trees for safety is best done while they are young. Today's video goes through steps to consider while training young trees. #...

01/03/2023

Happy New Year all!

Wishing you lots of green in the coming year. Small World Pruning can help your 'green' stay healthy and happy!

Small World Pruning offers:
Pruning for trees and shrubs
Planting
Invasive plant removal
Garden consultation
Root flare excavation

ISA certified arborist

www.smallworldpruningllc.com
812-679-9521
[email protected]

01/02/2023

Learning how to prune can keep your plants healthy and happy!

Today let's talk about legitimate reasons for pruning. Pruning creates wounds, so we should always prune for the right reasons, at the right time, in the rig...