How is pruning done on a ring, on an external or internal bud

Trees that are not pruned annually age very quickly, resulting in a loss of yield. This is the only way that can rejuvenate the tree and prolong its fruiting capacity. Therefore, the ability to prune trees is not a whim, but the responsibility of every gardener.

But not all gardeners are proficient in the correct cutting technique, which leads to a weakening of the tree. These consequences are fraught with loss of yield or can lead to infection of the tree with various pathogens. Based on this, we can conclude that the branches should be pruned correctly.

You can use two basic types of trimming: ring trim and kidney trim.

Cutting "to the ring"

This type of pruning is used when removing large branches. This happens in cases where the branch has dried up, broken, or it does not bear fruit. Branches are removed completely if they are underdeveloped or stunted. All branches at their base have barely noticeable influxes located around the entire branch. This influx is capable of generating new cells for reproduction very quickly. In this place, marks from a hacksaw or secateurs heal much faster. Therefore, if the branches need to be cut, then only in one place.

Slices should be made even, without additional injury to the cut site, as they tighten faster.

In order not to injure the influx, the cutting technique should be as follows, especially if the branch is large. To begin with, stepping back from the influx of 25-30 cm, the branch is filed from below. After that, shifting the hacksaw by 2-3 cm towards the ring, the branch is finally sawn off. After that, the resulting stump is carefully cut down, along the top of the ring.

It is not allowed to cut off the branch along with the influx, as this can lead to the appearance of hollows in the tree, rotting and complete drying out of this place or regrown new branches. The fact that a new overgrown branch will not bear fruit is unambiguous. Having made such pruning, in the future, you can lose the entire tree, as it can get sick, especially with fungal diseases.

If it is difficult to determine the presence of an influx, then the cut is made approximately, but at some distance from the place from which the branch grows. In no case should you remove the branch flush with the base. Be sure to step back 1-2 cm, and then make a cut.

Kidney pruning: external or internal

In order to properly form the crown of the tree, the branches are shortened. In this case, the pruning is done "kidney". Depending on the direction of further growth, pruning is performed on an internal or external bud. This type of pruning is also used to form the crown of ornamental shrubs.

If you want to thicken the crown, then cut it to the inner kidney, and if thinned, then to the outer one.

Plants with a sparse crown require strengthening of the center. Therefore, pruning is carried out on the inner bud, that is, the further growth of the tree will be directed towards the inside of the crown. During the pruning, you should adhere to the correct technique, which is that, departing from the kidney about 5 mm, an oblique cut is made.If you retreat more, then the cut will take a long time to heal, and if less, then there is a possibility of damage to the kidney.

Having completed the cut, you need to pay attention to the nature of the cut. If the wood in this place is dark or begins to darken, then this means that the branch is unhealthy and needs to be cut to fresh wood or removed completely.

After completing all the actions for cutting branches, you should cover all the cuts with paint specially designed for this, such as "Gardening Luck". Some gardeners use a garden pitch for this, although experts believe that this cannot be done, since the cut site does not "breathe", which slows down the healing process.

All branches obtained as a result of pruning are moved away from healthy trees and burned. This makes it possible to destroy most pathogens and pests. The benefits of this will be twofold, since the ash can be used as fertilizer.

If there is no experience in pruning, especially fruit trees, it is better not to do this without consulting an experienced gardener. Incorrect pruning can lead to inhibition of tree growth and reduced fertility. Therefore, when starting to trim, you need to think very well.

When it comes to pruning ornamental shrubs, there is plenty of room for experimentation. Shrubs are quite tenacious and an extra cut off branch will not have any effect on its growth.