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Last updated 1/7/2010 at Noon
Many trees and shrubs should be pruned in winter. The plants are dormant and, , cut branches will generally not “bleed.” For others, a winter pruning ensures a great flush of growth in the spring.
Pruning is both a science and an art and having the “right tool for the right job” is very important as it can save time, money and the plants’ overall health.
Some of the main categories of pruning tools are:
•Hand pruners: These tools are available in assorted sizes and come in two configurations. Anvil bladed pruners have a straight cutting blade that presses onto an expanded fla...
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