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Why, when, and how to prune trees and shrubs 🌳✂️
Why Prune
1. Plant health:
- Remove diseased or damaged branches to prevent the spread of disease.
- Improve air circulation and light pe*******on.
2. Safety:
- Eliminate branches that may pose a danger to people or structures.
3. Aesthetics:
- Maintain a harmonious and desired shape.
- Encourage abundant blooming.
4. Productivity:
- Stimulate the growth of new branches and flowers.
- Increase fruit production in fruit trees.

When to Prune
1. Dormant season:
- Winter: For most trees and shrubs, decide to prune during winter when the plant is dormant.
2. After flowering:
- Spring/Summer: For trees that bloom in spring, prune immediately after flowering.
3. Light pruning:
- All year round: Remove dead or damaged branches at any time of the year.

How to Prune
1. The right tools:
- Use clean, sharp pruning shears for small branches.
- Use a pruning saw for larger branches.
2. Correct cutting technique:
- Always cut above a node or bud facing outward.
- Make angled cuts to prevent water accumulation on the cut surface.
3. Removing branches:
- Remove crossing branches or those growing inward.
- Eliminate suckers (shoots at the base of the plant) and water sprouts (vigorous vertical shoots).
4. Amount of pruning:
- Do not prune more than one-third of the plant in a single session to avoid stress.

Additional tips 🌟
- Disinfection: Disinfect pruning tools between cuts to prevent disease spread.
- Training Pruning: For young trees, do light pruning to form a strong structure.

Following these tips will help you maintain healthy, safe, and beautiful trees and shrubs in your garden! 🌿🌳

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