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The pruning of plants including trees and shrubs serves these
functions. To remove dead, decayed, diseased or broken
branches, to eliminate unwanted growth or suckers, to improve
the shape of the plant and to produce new growth for flowers,
blossoms and fruit.
DO remove unwanted and diseased branches as close as possible
to the truck.
DON'T leave stubs protruding from the main truck after pruning.
DO remove large branches using three cuts. The first cut is
is made from underneath the branch to about 1/3rd of the way
through. The second cut is made from the top of the branch
opposite the first cut, to sever the branch. The third cut
is made to remove the stub.
DON'T remove heavy branches by cutting through the branch in
one cut. The weight of the branch may cause splitting and
tearing, which is both unsightly and allows disease and pests
to enter the wound.
DO make pruning cuts 1cm beyond a bud. Make sure that the bud
faces the way you wish the new growth to go.
DON'T make pruning cuts facing upwards, but angle the cuts to
allow water to run off the pruned surfaces.
DO prune at any time to remove dead, diseased, unwanted and
inwards growing branches.
DON'T prune spring flowering plants in autumn if you want to
have flowers in the spring.
DO prune any plant after its normal flowering period.
DON'T throw diseased prunings on the compost heap, but dispose
of them preferably by burning.
DO prune inwards growing branches to maintain an open look
and to improve air-flow.
DON'T prune leaving jagged cuts, but leave a cut that is clean
and smooth.
DO apply wound dressing to the final cuts if you wish however
it is generally believed today that it serves no real purpose.
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