Pruning Woody Plants The main concepts of pruning are relatively
simple, but the details of when, where, and how to make your
cuts are key to keeping the plant healthy and obtaining the
desired, long-term result from your efforts. Pruning Woody
Plants, one of a series on pruning from the University of
Delaware Cooperative Extension, provides an overview of pruning,
including a look at the goals of pruning and the correct tools
you would use to do different pruning jobs. There are links to
additional pruning guides offering detailed information about
how and when to prune assorted deciduous shrubs and evergreens
commonly grown in our region, as well as general ornamental
pruning guidelines to help you do the job right. As always, if
the job at hand involves a significant specimen plant or large
tree branches or requires a ladder, then I strongly recommend
calling in a professionally trained and certified arborist who
also has experience working with ornamental plants. Clever
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