DIY tree pruning: save money, do it yourself!​

last year, i paid $500 for tree pruning. this year, i'm doing it myself! here's how: ​​tools you need​​： small branches (<3cm): fiskars shears ($25 at home depot). medium branches (3-8cm): corona saw. safety gear: gloves + goggles. ​​pruning tips​​ time it right: dormant season for deciduous trees, before summer for evergreens. cut at 45 degrees, 0.5cm from buds. don't top trees! ​​ three easy steps for thick branches​​： undercut 1/3 at the base. top cut from above. trim flush with the trunk. ​​plant tips​​： shrubs: prune after blooming. conifers: trim young shoots. fruit trees: remove crossing branches. give it a try! #diygardening #treecare #gardeningtips