Simple Pruning Tips For a Bigger Garden Do you love it when spring is in the air and you know that summer is just around the corner, and OH NO ARRGH! The garden is a total mess from over grown weeds, grass nearly as tall as the roof top and don't get me started on the tree branches that catches you every time you walk past to put the washing on the line. HELP! Well STAY CALM, help is at hand, and if you follow a few simple suggestions then you'll have your garden looking spick and span in to time and be able to lounge around by the pool watching the kids have the time of their lives. 1. Locate the branch collar before cutting – Once you decide which branch you’re going to remove, the first thing to do is locate the branch collar. The branch collar is the area around where the branch is growing out of the tree. It’s easier to see on some trees than it is on others – but look for a ridge, a circle, or an area where the bark is thicker. 2. Step 2: Remove dead or dying branche...