Pruning is an important part of landscape maintenance. Although pruning may be straightforward and quite simple, poor or incorrect pruning will often lead to serious problems, including premature death of the plant.

REASONS FOR PRUNING

To Remove:

• Hazards from trees and shrubs
• Dead wood
• Unwanted sprouts
• Weak, rubbing, crossed or broken branches

To Provide:

• Clearance for vehicles, pedestrians and utility lines

To Promote:

• New growth and better health
• Good branch structure

To Improve:

• Landscape aesthetics
• The canopy by opening it up to stimulate growth and improve flowering/fruit production
• A view/visibility

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