[header] How to prune a crepe myrtle [title] Gather pruning equipment. [step] To prune a mature crepe myrtle, you're going to need a few different types of pruning tools. Gather the following supplies from your garage or a hardware store before you get started : [substeps] A hand pruner, for pruning small twigs and thin branches.
[header] How to prune a crepe myrtle [title] Gather pruning equipment. [step] To prune a mature crepe myrtle, you're going to need a few different types of pruning tools. Gather the following supplies from your garage or a hardware store before you get started : [substeps] A hand pruner, for pruning small twigs and thin branches.
A succulent snipping tool, for cutting smooth, ¼ inch branches. A leaf blower, for removing roots and leaves. Loppers, which are used to cut thicker branches that are higher up. Pole pruners, which cut even thicker branches. A can opener, for pruning stems. Pruning shears, for trimming large shrubs. A clipeboard, for pruning smaller branches. A wire clipeboard, for cutting bigger branches.