Plantscape university pruning/trimming

What do you use scissors for?

Cutting thin stems, vines, and foliage

What do you use pruners for?

Cutting stems up to 1” wide

What do you use lopping shears for?

Cutting stems and branches 1-2” wide

What do you use a pruning saw for?

Cutting larger branches and main trunks

What do you use pole pruners for?

Cutting stems and branches up to 2” high up on the plant

What do you use gripper clippers for?

Cutting vines and thick stems in hard to reach spots

How do you alter maintenance plans for an older plant?

You may need to cut it back to stimulate new growth, pruning may become less frequent as growth slows, requires more water on a predictable and slower schedule, soil may become compacted and shrink in the pot, pH of the soil may change and cause nutrient deficiency problems, and fertilizer may build up in soi, causing nutrient toxicity