Why we prune

We prune for several reasons – to keep plants healthy, to encourage bloom, to repair damage, and to maintain specific plants to a desired height, shape or size. Fruit trees are pruned to encourage a better fruit crop and for … Continue reading

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Lily Leaf Beetle

The lily leaf beetle is a relative new comer to Northumberland gardens. It is native to Europe and North Africa and was first found in Canada in MontrĂ©al 1945. It has recently spread west and south. The lily leaf beetle … Continue reading

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