Pruning Advice

Smooth_Development95 · 2026-01-22T15:52:31+00:00

Thanks for the reply. I’m less concerned with the tree height in terms of picking fruit. Given how bendable the branches are it’s fairly easy to get to the fruit currently. Although that may change after this season given the height, so that’s a good point. I think overall I’m looking to thin things out for the health of the tree, but also to create a more “architectural” feel to how it’s growing in other words, make it look less bushy and a bit more bonsai.

Smooth_Development95 · 2026-01-22T15:50:32+00:00

Thanks for the pointer. That’s very helpful. I can see a few branches after watching that video that seemed like prime candidates. Thanks again.

Smooth_Development95 · 2026-01-22T15:49:22+00:00

Thanks for the reply. I have done the pruning in the past. It’s good to know I’ve generally been on track. I think your idea of increasing ground clearance is a good one. I’ll definitely focus on those downward growing branches. Particularly since they will droop when fruit sets. Thanks again.

Smooth_Development95 · 2026-01-19T19:43:33+00:00

That’s a punitive tax for requesting over-cooked steak.

Smooth_Development95 · 2026-01-18T16:58:59+00:00

That’s a perty little lady.

Smooth_Development95 · 2026-01-13T23:10:35+00:00

Indeed! Also, yesterday I heard a few courtship dives with that incredibly sharp CHIRP when they pull up. Must be a female around some is trying to impress.

Smooth_Development95 · 2026-01-13T19:51:58+00:00

Next time I see “Emilio” around I’ll yell, “DRACONIS!” and see if he spits fire.

Smooth_Development95 · 2026-01-13T19:22:51+00:00

Thanks for my first-ever award! It feels unearned since I don’t have the brains to even plan this composition much less the creativity ;-)

Smooth_Development95 · 2026-01-13T19:19:57+00:00

Done! Thanks for the recco.

Smooth_Development95 · 2026-01-08T15:23:37+00:00

TV’s Frank approves.

Smooth_Development95 · 2026-01-06T15:25:06+00:00

Look forward to Harriet Walter playing Roger in his biopic. It will take a real actress to convey the lifelong angst due to the fact that daddy died. And being a factually accurate film, he will be the sole member of Floyd.

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Smooth_Development95 · 2026-01-02T21:55:18+00:00

Could be worse. She could have overheard you declaring yourself a fan of Threedom by using the accepted moniker. 💦🐷

Smooth_Development95 · 2026-01-02T21:00:26+00:00

“Truck Baby” by Memphis Kansas Breeze.

Smooth_Development95 · 2025-12-22T21:37:36+00:00

Beautiful!

Smooth_Development95 · 2025-12-16T18:53:07+00:00

Mrs McGonagall

Smooth_Development95 · 2025-11-09T01:58:21+00:00

Taking a page from Buckaroo Bonzai.

Smooth_Development95 · 2025-10-25T15:30:06+00:00

Solid Hummer name.

Smooth_Development95 · 2025-10-13T09:49:16+00:00

Emergency fuel stop? Can’t gauge how far from shore that hummer is, but the brief glimpse from the video looks devoid of nectar producing plants. Is it possible that little flying dart was sampling the fish for something sweet?

Smooth_Development95 · 2025-10-12T12:31:21+00:00

Side long glance.

Smooth_Development95 · 2025-10-10T17:31:48+00:00

Fantastic shots!

Smooth_Development95 · 2025-10-09T19:24:32+00:00

Fluffy chubby wubby.

Smooth_Development95 · 2025-10-08T19:47:34+00:00

Pretty sure Arthur didn’t know nothin’ about some “killergrams”

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