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Pruning occurs when there is not enough visual space left for a subtree.
doggdot.us 2009
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In Shakespeare's time the Apricot seems to have been grown as a standard; I gather this from the description in Nos. 2 (see the entire passage s.v. "Pruning" in Part II.) and 3, and from the following in
The plant-lore & garden-craft of Shakespeare Henry Nicholson Ellacombe 1868
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This harsh treatment works for a fair number of climbers and shrubs, but if you are unsure just check with a good book such as Pruning and Training by Christopher Brickell and David
Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph 2010
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Pruning NHS jobs could revive voter anger as coalition MPs had campaigned to save services during the election.
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Pruning in freezing weather can induce burn and then dieback on the roses, but you do want to get the vines done in the next month or so as they will bleed.
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Pruning your trees might help you avoid injuries and property damage from fallen limbs and branches.
Protect Your Investment: Pruning trees can prevent winter-storm damage 2010
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Pruning shaping and thinning a tree or shrub by selectively cutting branches is Gardening 101.
Fear of Pruning Bart Ziegler 2010
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"The Pruning Book: Completely Revised and Updated," by Lee Reich (Taunton Press, 2010) is the most thorough book I have ever used on the subject of pruning.
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Pruning safely is an activity for only the most elite, older cadets.
Green Scene: Gardening is a natural attraction for children 2010
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Pruning or removing trees, especially large trees, can be dangerous work.
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