The Gardener Magazine

Why, what and when to prune

By removing certain parts of a plant – buds, branches or roots – you can promote healthier growth, stimulate new growth, improve the shape and control to some degree the spread of pests and diseases to name just a few. Here are some of the benefits of pruning:

Rejuvenate

One of the most important reasons to prune, is to stimulate new growth, sometimes bushier growth, which also in turn produces more stems and more leaves and ultimately more flowers. Over time, plants will become leggy and

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