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.

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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.

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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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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
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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...

12/14/2022

How are your shrubby spruce doing?

Hints to keep your bird's nest spruce looking good and in the same place for a long time. #

11/18/2022

Most evergreens benefit from regular pruning to set them up for success. Pruned the first pines of the season today!

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Best time of the year! Regular pruning for evergreens is so important to keep these trees in place and safe for many years. Today I am going over a couple re...

11/13/2022

Hi everyone! Here's some tips to find an arborist near you (as well as a few things to consider in choosing an arborist).

Also, if you would like timely tips for free, consider subscribing to my YouTube channel. It doesn't cost a thing, but it helps a lot in getting the word out. You will have to scroll down just a little bit under the video to see the subscribe button. Hit it, and you're done! You will not get a bunch of spammy emails I promise!

And as always...I'm happy to meet with you about taking care of your trees! Evergreen season is right around the corner!

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Sometimes finding a professional in an area of expertise we don't have knowledge of can be daunting. Here's some tips for finding the right arborist near you...

11/04/2022

Junipers!

So much of plant care is doing the right thing at the right time. During fall we wait to prune many deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs, because they are busy doing their plant stuff. Many of these plants have distinct seasons for us to watch.

Junipers, however, never go dormant. We may prune them in all weather, except for the very coldest. The very largest junipers benefit from regular pruning so that we can reduce the need for making very large cuts.

Junipers are wonderful plants for wildlife, so we want to keep them around as long as possible.

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812-679-9521

11/03/2022

Fothergilla is a great native shrub for fall color.

10/06/2022

The fall clean up can be a lot easier!

Fall is upon us. Here's some tips for a quieter, more sustainable fall season.

10/02/2022

Books about trees!

I thought I would share some books that changed how I think about trees and plants. These are all in their own way kind of special and have provided me with ...

09/25/2022

Many people are familiar with New England asters, but quite a few folks will dig out calico asters. I have both blooming right now, and our pollinators love ...

09/21/2022

Bloomington has some pretty thick pockets of Amur honeysuckle. Getting rid of honeysuckle before the berries ripen is important.

Amur honeysuckle is an invasive plant in many parts of the United States. I'm doing my best to get these plants out of here before the berries ripen.Amur hon...

09/05/2022

Some tips for fall.

Today let's talk about some ways we can help, instead of hinder, woody trees and plants get ready for fall Jones.

08/19/2022

Let your root flares free!

Koussa dogwood, not pagoda dogwood. I mentioned the incorrect dogwood in this video, but the rest of the information is good. Let me know if you have any oth...