How to start pruning a tree? We get many questions about how to prune trees and shrubs, and the process can feel overwhelming when you aren’t familiar with it. However, pruning a shrub or tree is usually not very complicated. It’s just a matter of learning a few guidelines. For those of you who wonder about the procedure for pruning a tree, read on. We’ll give you the pruning basics you need to get the job done for just about any landscape plant. What Is Pruning? Let’s start with the basic question: What is pruning? Pruning is simply cutting off parts of a plant. Responsible pruning is always done for a specific reason, like keeping a plant the optimal size for the landscape rather than allowing it to overgrow its space. Another reason to prune a tree or shrub is to cut off undesirable growth, branches that are weak or […]
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