Pruning Happy

I recently borrowed a couple of pruning books from the library to give me more of an idea on how to prune my plants, especially the bay laurel tree I've had for a couple years now. So I read up on it the night before and the first I did when I got up was head to my back patio with my pruning shears in hand and started cutting. I think I might have gone pruning happy! Before I knew it, the tree looked like a storm passed and all left were a few twigs and some leaves. Ooops! I'm sure it'll be fine. The book mentions that the only way to learn is to just do it and cut! I can't wait until more leaves start developing. Well, at least I have tons of dried bay leaves for cooking. Happy Pruning!

Any pruning advice or anecdotes you can give on pruning for the faint at heart?

I heart lady bugs too!

I saw so many lady bugs in the garden today! I swear when I was taking the pictures they were getting camera shy.

Lady bugs are great insects to have in the garden. They love to eat aphids. Aphids are insects that will eat your plants. So having lady bugs will ensure the aphid populations don't get out of control.

Here is one the Bay Laurel tree.

Another lady on my green beans.

Also hanging out at the lime tree.

And chilling on the plumeria tree.

Herbs

This tiny little pot comes with quite a few herbs. I have from the top, going clockwise, parsley, oregano, thyme, sage, and then oregano again. 

Oregano

Sage

 

Mint

Bay Laurel tree

I've had this for a couple years now. The Bay Laurel is a slow grower, so it can stay in this pot for a while longer. The leaves are great for making soups and stocks!