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Why, when, and how to prune trees and shrubs 🌳✂️  

Why Prune  

1. Plant health:  

- Remove diseased or damaged branches to prevent the spread of disease.  

- Improve air circulation and light penetration.  

2. Safety:  

- Eliminate branches that may pose a danger to people or structures.  

3. Aesthetics:  

- Maintain a harmonious and desired shape.  

- Encourage abundant blooming.  

4. Productivity:  

- Stimulate the growth of new branches and flowers.  

- Increase fruit production in fruit trees.  

When to Prune  

1. Dormant season:  

- Winter: For most trees and shrubs, decide to prune during winter when the plant is dormant.  

2. After flowering:  

- Spring/Summer: For trees that bloom in spring, prune immediately after flowering.  

3. Light pruning:  

- All year round: Remove dead or damaged branches at any time of the year.  

How to Prune  

1. The right tools:  

- Use clean, sharp pruning shears for small branches.  

- Use a pruning saw for larger branches.  

2. Correct cutting technique:  

- Always cut above a node or bud facing outward.  

- Make angled cuts to prevent water accumulation on the cut surface.  

3. Removing branches:  

- Remove crossing branches or those growing inward.  

- Eliminate suckers (shoots at the base of the plant) and water sprouts (vigorous vertical shoots).  

4. Amount of pruning:  

- Do not prune more than one-third of the plant in a single session to avoid stress.  

Additional tips 🌟  

- Disinfection: Disinfect pruning tools between cuts to prevent disease spread.  

- Training Pruning: For young trees, do light pruning to form a strong structure.  

Following these tips will help you maintain healthy, safe, and beautiful trees and shrubs in your garden! 🌿🌳