Pruning California Native Plants – Don’t Use a Bulldozer

Garden of Dreams Native Plant Garden - CSU Dominguez Hills
Good example of how not to prune native plants

Many California native plants require yearly pruning.   The best timing and methods differ depending on the type of plant.  But a bulldozer is NEVER the right tool for the job.    For more on the proper ways to time and prune native plants see:

·        http://mother-natures-backyard.blogspot.com/2014/11/maintaining-your-new-california-garden_15.html

 

·        http://mother-natures-backyard.blogspot.com/2012/11/pruning-common-native-plants.html