Pruning and Plant Shaping
Pruning and plant shaping are essential garden tasks that go far beyond simple aesthetics. At its core, pruning is about maintaining plant health, encouraging new growth, and managing a plant’s size and form. By strategically removing dead, diseased, or crossing branches, you improve air circulation, which helps prevent fungal issues. This process also stimulates the plant to produce fresh growth, leading to more abundant flowers, healthier fruit, and a more vigorous, well-structured plant. A good pruning session can rejuvenate an overgrown shrub and ensure it directs its energy into productive, healthy limbs rather than wasteful or weak ones.
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