Most plants will remain healthier and stronger, if they are pruned occasionally. Trees will bear more fruit, if they are pruned and plants such as roses, will have more blossoms and not become ‘woody,’ if they are pruned correctly. Bushes and hedges can also benefit from pruning, as this can reduce, or eliminate the possibility of diseases and problems with pests.

By removing the old growth, you will allow new growth to flourish, as new shoots are allowed to come through.

For many people, pruning is a hobby, or an art form, where they can create interesting shapes with their plants.

This is made easier, when done on plants that have smaller more tightly bunched leaves.

For most of us however, pruning is all about controlling and improving the health and condition of our plants.

By removing the dead wood and those parts of the plants, that are struggling to survive, we are allowing the nutrients to be used better, by the rest of the plant.

You should always use sharp pruning shears, to ensure you make clean cuts.

Look for areas of plants, that show signs of fungal infection and remove those first.

You can thin out plants, to allow more air to flow through them, by reducing the incidence of fungus and rot.

Topping trees and trimming hedges will help them to ‘thicken out,’ with more lush foliage and stop them getting ‘woody’

Some plants thrive better, when they get regular pruning, while helping to maintain their shape and condition.

With summer plants, it is best to prune them in the winter, when they are dormant.

If by chance, they flower early, the pruning should be left until after they have flowered.

The more pruning you do, the more you will get a feel for what is required, but if in doubt, seek the advice of a garden professional.

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