how to prune - Fine Gardening
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How-To
An Easy Approach to Clematis Pruning
As gardeners look forward to the joys of spring, we often turn to pruning to exercise our green thumbs. Knowing when and how to prune clematis (Clematis spp. and cvs.,…
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How-To
Specialized Pruning Techniques: Stooling, Sucker Removal, and Lift-Pruning
Winter is the perfect time to rejuvenate and manage your dormant woody plants
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How-To
How to Prune Ninebark
Pruning Basics for Ninebark (Physocarpus spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9) Because it adds brilliant foliage color to the garden for months, ninebark has become a popular substitute for the invasive…
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How-To
Training Grapevines on an Arbor
Form a sheltering canopy by guiding the vines to the top and pruning them annually
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How-To
Two Steps for Pruning Climbing Roses
Prune yearly for healthier, more manageable growth and bigger, better flowers
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Article
Pruning Crape Myrtles the Right Way
Make the right cuts to improve the tree's looks and health.
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How-To
How to Prune a Crabapple Tree
Steve Aitken visits Joann Vieira from Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston, Massachusetts, who explains how these spring-blooming trees are pruned. Learn how to prune a crabapple tree with…
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How-To
A Classic Approach to Pruning Tomatoes
The rapid growth of a healthy tomato plant can sometimes lead to problems. Often you'll end up with a plant full of leaves but no fruit. Or your plant will…