Many people shudder at the thought of putting any sort of blade to a plant, but pruning will not only prevent a plant from growing too large and improve its overall look, it will also help a plant to stay healthy and produce more quality and quantity of flowers, fruits and leaves.

It’s a huge topic, not one that could be covered in just one story (as each plant has its own needs), but this overview should equip you with some universal pruning facts, provide tips on tools and familiarise you with some useful terminology to help you get to grips with the basics of pruning.

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