Fall-Bearing raspberries will have one or two crops if you prune accordingly. Follow the instructions under Fall-Bearing Brambles to get the most out of these varieties.

For maximum yield, Summer Bearing Raspberries should be pruned directly after harvest. New studies show that nutriants and carbohydrates are transferred from old canes to new. By waiting a few weeks after harvest, you can reduce your spring fertilizing by approximately 1/2. For pruning tips and more go to the Summer Bearing Raspberries in the Brambles Planting and Culturing Guide. See similar questions...

You can still plant shrubs at this time of the year. Actually, it is a very good time of the year to plant because you do not have to worry about the heat of the summer. If you plant in September and October the roots still have a chance to become well established before thewinter. This is also the right time of year to prune your shrubs and cut many back. This is because it has already done its growing for the year and you will not cut off any of the buds. See similar questions...

No pruning is required for the first 2 years. After that blueberries should be pruned annually during the dormant period. Learn how under Blueberry Pruning. See similar questions...

Fall-blooming salvias such as leucantha should be pruned during the summer to keep them compact, reducing the need for staking. To make the job easier, use hedging shears, and remove only the spent flowers and a few inches of stem below. Any of this type of pruning should be completed prior to September 1, since flower buds begin forming about that time. See similar questions...

Give plants a major pruning in early February or when the dormant buds just begin to swell. Established plants will need to be cut back by a half to one-third at this time. What you have are leaf cutter bees. They are considered beneficial as they feed on other harmful insects. They use the leaf circles to line their nest. It is preferable that you not spray, but tolerate their damage. Keep fertilizing regularly and the roses will be fine. We have just moved into a home. See similar questions...

The old arborist saying goes, “the best time to prune is when the pruners are sharp,” meaning that trees can be pruned at any time. This is still true for most trees, although there are some points to consider and some limited exceptions to the rule. See similar questions...

For general pruning, late winter is a good time to take care of most deciduous trees, shrubs, and vines. In early spring, prune shrubs that flower in summer, broad-leaved evergreens, and all roses except climbers. Prune climbing roses in early summer. Prune spring-flowering shrubs in late spring, right after they've bloomed. Summer or winter pruning of these plants will remove the buds and prevent flowering. Since pruning time and technique varies by plant type. See similar questions...

Pruning trees does not have to be limited to fall or winter. Granted, fall and winter are good times to prune as the tree is dormant. Points to consider when deciding when to prune: Spring-flowering trees can be pruned as soon as the leaves turn dark green and harden to avoid cutting off any of the following year’s flower buds. Summer-flowering trees can be pruned before new growth begins in early spring to avoid cutting off any of the current year’s flower buds. See similar questions...

The best time to prune heavily is early spring (February/March). Do not prune late in the fall or in the winter. Prune lightly any time to remove diseased/dead wood, rubbing branches, weak or droopy growth. Blooms are produced on new growth, so blooming will be delayed or reduced if you prune heavily during the active growing season. Prune to maintain a desired size and shape without disrupting blooming by cutting only the longest one-third of the branches at one time. See similar questions...

Grape vines may be pruned any time that the leaves are off and they are dormant. Many vineyards with huge acres of vines to prune may work all winter, but we prefer to prune in the spring. In the spring, any winter damage that has occurred will be visible and pruning adjustments will be made. We prune our vines in April when the high school youths are out of school. About 20+ youths work all week and we get the pruning and tying job completed. See similar questions...

No -- There are often hazards involved in trimming parkway trees that City staff and contractors are equipped to handle, such as overhead power lines, branches falling into the street, etc. It is best to report trimming needs to the attention of Ben Deutsch, Street Foreman/Arborist, at the Public Works office, 377-4459. See similar questions...

Poinsettias can be pruned March through August. Do not pinch back any later than the first week of September or flowering may be delayed or eliminated. If the plant is healthy, maybe it is resting. Try an acid-based fertilizer, such as an azalea/camellia fertilizer for good health. They may also just be hungry! We recently planted three allamanda vines. Of the three, only one is thriving. One has completely wilted and the leaves have a black substance on them. See similar questions...

Again, sitting up is best, but lying down, and/or listening as you fall asleep at night is better than not listening at all. A better solution for people who absolutely do not have time to do the regular hour a day session, is to wake up one hour early, put on the headphones while still lying in bed, listen to The Dive, change the CD to Immersion and listen for another half hour, then get up. You will feel better than if you had slept that last hour. See similar questions...

The leaves start turning their fall colors in September, but the peak time is usually the first two weeks of October. The state of Maine provides foliage information on-line. See similar questions...