Pruning: what, when and why
The three reasons to prune, the cuts that work and the cuts that create problems, and a Perth timing guide — because pruning at the wrong time costs you a season of flowers or invites disease.
⏱ 90 minIntermediateNot written yet
Not planted yet — but the plan for it is final
The practical task and the checklist below are exactly what this lesson will teach. What is missing is the written explanation and the curated links, each one fetched and verified before it ships.
In the meantime the checklist is genuinely usable on its own. Take it outside.
Checklist
- Know why you are cutting before you cut
- Correct cut position — no stubs, no flush cuts
- Tools sharp and cleaned between plants where disease is a risk
- Timing matched to each species' flowering and growth habit