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Pruning

Pruning is essential to maintaining the health and beauty of your trees and shrubs. Learn when to prune and the proper techniques. See what tools you will need.
Selecting Tools for Pruning Plants, Trees & Shrubs
Selecting the correct pruning tools is essential to your success. Learn how from Marie Iannotti.
When to Prune Spring Flowering Trees and Shrubs
Marie Iannotti, About.com's Guide to Gardening, gives some examples of some common spring flowering trees and shrubs and when they should be pruned.
How and When to Prune Roses
Roses are one of the most popular shrubs. Marie Iannotti discusses how and when to prune these beauties.
Training & Pruning Fruit Trees
A detailed guide to the training and pruning of fruit trees by North Carolina's Cooperative Extension Service.
Common Pruning Tools
Popular Mechanics provides a picture guide to the most common pruning tools.

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