For the new year, new leaves

This month, I will be covering two topics – tree pruning and seed starting.

Tree pruning

Most tree species’ dormancy cycle is like a bell-shaped curve. They slowly go into dormancy, hit peak dormancy about now and then slowly come out. The initiation of that cycle and the conclusion are dependent on both temperature and the photo period. The temperature’s influence and variability are among the biggest challenges for our trees, especially deciduous species.