Pruning, which has several definitions, essentially involves removing plant parts to improve the health, landscape effect, or value of the plant. It is done to supply additional energy for the development of flowers, fruits, and limbs that remain on the plant. Remember that pruning is the removal or reduction of certain plant parts that are not required, that are no longer effective, or that are of no use to the plant. More trees are killed or ruined each year from improper pruning than by pests. The old idea that anyone with a chain saw or a pruning saw can be a landscape pruner is far from the truth. Pruning, like any other skill, requires knowing what you are doing to achieve success. All one needs to do to appreciate a plant’s ability to adapt itself to a location is to walk into a wilderness and see the beauty of natural growing plants. In the long run, a plant growing naturally assumes the shape that allows it to make the best use of light in a given location and climate. Often, tender new branches of small plants are broken off by wild animals in their quest for food. Eventually the leaves wither and die and the branch then drops off in a high wind or storm. It may be a simple matter of low branches being shaded by higher ones resulting in the formation of a collar around the base of the branch restricting the flow of moisture and nutrients. In nature, every plant eventually is pruned in some manner. By using improper pruning methods healthy plants are often weakened or deformed. In nature, plants go years with little or no pruning, but man can ruin what nature has created. In most cases, it is better not to prune than to do it incorrectly. Proper pruning enhances the beauty of almost any landscape tree and shrub, while improper pruning can ruin or greatly reduce its landscape potential. Welsh, Professor and Extension HorticulturistĮverett Janne, Extension Landscape Horticulturist (deceased) Proudly marketed by the team at Peninsula Sotheby's International Realty.Douglas F. Live the world-famous lifestyle the Mornington Peninsula evokes without restraint, moments from acclaimed wineries and epicurean experiences, world-class golfing and bay and ocean beaches. Just over an hour's drive from Melbourne, this prestigious property is comprehensively appointed with a 110,000L water tank with a UV filter, alarm system, refrigerated heating/cooling and a zoned speaker system. A border of established greenery encapsulates the vast 10.2 acres (approx.), exuding a sense of true serenity that feels a world away from the everyday. An array of tiered gardens lead to a regulation tennis court, taking in lush vistas over the bore-fed dam, jetty and austere plains. The primary residence adds an indoor pool pavilion and a temperature-controlled wine cellar, with internal access to the oversized double garage. Each residence provides a near-mirrored aesthetic of one another, featuring open living and dining spaces with open fires, stone-laden kitchens with Miele and Fisher & Paykel appliances, and four extensive bedrooms with ensuites. The primary residence's grand hall is defined by raw surfaces of rammed earth and travertine, with refined granite, oak and walls of glazing accentuated by 14-ft ceilings with clerestory windows. An outstanding 8-bedroom, 9-bathroom design can be as flawlessly harmonious as it could be separated, with only the main foyer, sun lounge and communal butler's pantry dividing the layout. Renowned architectural firm, 'Planned Living' has perfected the concept for family functionality within the residence, inspired by the surrounding landscape with a flowing indoor-outdoor configuration. This dual-family compound delivers a supreme standard of living, commanding panoramic rural and ocean views from its exclusive setting of just over 10 acres (approx.) in Flinders' tightly-held northern hinterland. Millfield Park - A Coastal Country Lifestyle Beckons Registration of Interest closing Friday 2nd December, 5pm.
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