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  • February landscape chores: Pruning and weed prevention

    A lawn spreader in action. Small granules are flying out of the spreader.

    Late February to mid-March, before plants emerge from dormancy, is the time prune trees and shrubs and apply pre-emergence herbicides to lawns. Pruning basics Pruning is healthy for plants. Strategic pruning stimulates growth and flowering and also opens the canopy to improve airflow and light infiltration for disease prevention. Aesthetically, pruning helps us maintain the…

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  • Pruning plants for better health

    Many people approach pruning with confusion, dread, or a chainsaw. I suggest approaching the task with a little knowledge, patience, and artistic vision. Appropriate pruning maintains plant health and promotes flower and fruit production. Timing, tools, and technique are important components for pruning that is both healthy and attractive.

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  • The Art of Pruning

    A smaller branch being cut from the trunk of a tree.

    Heather N. Kolich, ANR Agent, UGA Extension Forsyth County Many people approach pruning with confusion, dread, or a chainsaw. I suggest approaching the task with a little knowledge, patience, and artistic vision. Appropriate pruning maintains plant health and promotes flower and fruit production. Timing, tools, and technique are important. Timing People often call the Extension…

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