Pruning

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Pruning is the act of removing dead, diseased or undesirable limbs from a woody plant, be it a tree or a shrub. The objective of pruning is to produce strong, healthy, attractive plants. By understanding how, when and why to prune, and by following a few simple principles, this objective can be achieved.

In Gardenality Pruning, anyone from the novice to the professional expert can find and share information and answers to learn more about methods and techniques for pruning various types of plants and trees.

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