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Mark D. says
Any suggestions on Norfolk Pines? Mine is about 40 ft. It’s been in the ground for about 26 years.
James Gill says
I think its dead to the ground. If thats the case, I do not know if it will regrow from the roots after removing the top.
Richard Schmidt says
What about oleanders?
James Gill says
Most I have checked, except one, were dead to the ground. So probably cut to 12-18″ tall
Sandra Yvonn Thompson says
My Azores (Red and Yellow) hedges are looking pretty bad do I cut them back or leave them?
james says
I have seen some bird of paradise cut to the ground already starting to regrow. Not all of them will but I think most. Your bottlebrush are probably dead to the ground so cut down and then stand back they should regrow also. Asparagus in ground will regrow just fine, in pots probably not. Don’t be in a rush to water, you can’t force the new growth, but if the soil is dry that’s a reason to water
Shirley Mims says
We cut back all my split leaf philodendrons as per watching Sally. Also, cut my 6 bird of paradise to the ground. They look very mushy but hoping for the best. I have been cutting my 3 types of asparagas ferns back to the top of the soil as they are in pots and the ground. Do i water them after cutting? My bottlebrush trees which are about 3-5 years old look very brown . Any suggestions on them? Appreciate all the videos and advise.
James Gill says
Reciprocating saw, battery powered, my anniversary gift to my wife. She loves it! It has a pruning blade, you can also use different blades for metal, plastic pipe, wood or plastic lumber.
Amy Hadaway says
What kind of saw is that?
James Gill says
Reciprocating saw, battery powered, my anniversary gift to my wife. She loves it! It has a pruning blade, you can also use different blades for metal, plastic pipe, wood or plastic lumber.
Alese says
Hi James. Thank you SO much for teaching me how to check woody stems for bright green life! This is why your community loves you so!
What can you advise about Bird of Paradise plants?
Ours (at the house we just bought) were 5-6′ high and wide, and, as I cut them back lower and lower, the stem interiors were all brown and mushy. Various sites claim they are likely dead and won’t come back. Is that also your position?
James Gill says
Some bird of paradise look like they will come back from the crown (remove all leaves) but a few look dead. You might still give them a month or so to see if any leaves emerge.
Patricia says
Hi. I have a large, established iris. I know you’re supposed to cut it back in the fall but the leaves went from green to brownish and the flowers stems are limp and turning an ugly yellow. Should I cut it all back and wait till next year for blooms?
james says
Yes
Cornelia says
Hi, my crinum lilies are about the same size as these philodendrons. Should the crinum lilies be treated the same way? In other words, do I need to do more than remove the mush?
James Gill says
The bulbs should produce a new top, just remove the above ground damaged tissue.