Correct pruning is an essential maintenance practice for
trees and shrubs in the home landscape. However, most
homeowners regard pruning with considerable, though
unnecessary, apprehension. Pruning is not difficult if you
understand the basics, learn why, when, and how to
prune.
Trees and shrubs should be examined annually for
pruning requirements. Too often, pruning is ignored for
several years. Then some trees and most shrubs
become overgrown and often weak, making drastic
pruning a necessity to bring the plant back to usefulness.
Regular pruning will help keep the plant in bounds and
keep its growth vigorous. To prune successfully, you
must 1) know why you are pruning, 2) be correct in your
timing, and 3) follow proper techniques using proper
tools: why, when, and how.
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