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Although it may seem a shame to cut back a burgeoning tree or plant, it can be in the plant’s best interest (and yours, too) to prune it judiciously on occasion.
Before you prune, plan exactly what you’re going to do, and gather the appropriate equipment. When you’re done, don’t use a wound dressing (e.g., pruning paint) on the pruned areas; that can actually slow the healing process. The only exception to this rule is when you’re pruning an oak in an area where oak wilt disease is prevalent, because the wound dressing can prevent the bark beetles that spread the disease from entering the wound. Furthermore, avoid serious pruning in the spring or autumn, when the plant has less time and/or resources available to heal.
For more information of proper pruning, click here.
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