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Frost damage?

rose-frostDon’t trim those frost damaged branches yet!

You might be tempted to cut off those ugly, brown, damaged by freeze branches off your trees and shrubs. Don’t do it! Wait until we are way into March.

Pruning promotes new growth and if another freeze comes, your plant’s new tender leaves will once again be vulnerable. Wait until the spring is in full swing, fertilize your shrubs or trees, then tip the unwanted twigs with garden shears. Your plants will reward your patience and care with renewed, fresh and healthy new growth in no time.

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Do I need to prune my citrus tree and how often?

Yes! And it’s a very important question: all citrus trees are grafted (grafting is a method of asexual plant propagation where the tissues of one plant are fused with another plant).
Above the graft is good, viable foliage. However, if stems, suckers and foliage begin to grow from the grafted portion (bottom of citrus tree) the tree will produce sour citrus if not pruned or cut off. You must prune growth from grafted area to avoid souring fruit. Trim as desired or needed preferably in the warmer months. (Read more on how to prune your citrus tree here)

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