"Flower Bobdew" wrote in message
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In article , Sheila Richards
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"Flower Bobdew" wrote in message
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Took advice from Mr Acer at the local garden centre a couple of years
ago. One of the best times to prune is end of August [so you're still
about there - assuming you're not in a severe frosty pocket], as it
gives the plant plenty of time to recover and encourage new shoots come
spring.

The only time to really avoid pruning them is when the sap is rising,
particularly early spring, as they bleed quite heavily. However, I even
have a tip for that... Should you accidentally damage a tree [as I did
my Acer with a careless swinging spade. D'uh!] or notice bleeding from
recently pruned joints, apply some garden soil directly to the wound.
Apparently, the bacteria present in the soil will help the healing
process.


Thanks - I'll try a bit of surgery (and hope my husband doesn't notice!)

Blimey! Might I suggest applying some anaesthetic first. We'll look out
for the story appearing in the newspapers.

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Flower Bobdew
South Facing Garden
South West: UK

Lol! Perhaps I'll give him a blindfold...