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ith a mild winter and
rapidly approaching
spring, many homeowners
are wondering if it’s
too late to do their annual
pruning. For the most
part, the answer is no.
But, before anyone embarks on a pruning project, they should have an understanding of why they are pruning.
There are many good reasons for pruning trees and shrubs. For the health of any plant, removal of dead, diseased or insect infested wood is a must. For safety purposes, branches that overhang homes or block the vision of traffic along driveways and roads can be removed. For flowering or fruiting trees and shrubs, proper pruning can insure annual flowering and a strong framework that can support heavy fruit loads.
One of the most common reasons for pruning, and one of the least desirable reasons, is to restrict growth. It’s always best to select plants that will mature at the correct size for a given location. In many cases though, this is not taken into consideration, or, quite often, homeowners inherit such plants when they purchase their homes.
While it may be easier in the long run to remove such plants and replace them with something more appropriate, most people are reluctant to do so.
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