The art of pruning for beginners
Pruning is an important aspect of gardening to maintain the outlook and well-being of your plant. Here are some benefits of pruning which you might not know!
Encourages Growth
By removing the dead or overgrown plants, it will allow the plant to redirect its energy into producing new shoots and leaves.
Enhance the general health of the plants
By removing the damaged or diseased parts, it will prevent the spread of infections.
Control size of the plant
Pruning will prevent the plant from outgrowing its designated space.
Improves the overall plant structure
Pruning promotes air circulation, thus preventing brunches from weakening and breaking easily.
Increase flower and fruit production
By pruning off the dead flowers, it will encourage new blooms.
Provides an aesthetically pleasing outlook
Pruning will allow gardeners to shape the plants according to their designed aesthetic, enhancing the overall beauty of the home garden.
Overall, pruning can bring many benefits to your plants. With the right tools and proper pruning practices, it will allow for better blooms that beautify your home garden.
Some important aspects to take note include:
1. Proper sanitisation
It is important to wash and disinfect your pruning tool before and after cutting a disease or infected plant, to prevent any cross contaminations.
2. Ensure clean cuts
Make sure to use a sharp pruning tool to make a clean, precise cut. Avoid leaving a stub, which causes the plant to be susceptible to diseases.
Here are some tools suitable for pruning:
Shop Here: Saboten pruning shear 6 3/4'' (1200)
Shop Here: Saboten pruning shear 7 1/4'' (1210)
Shop Here: Saboten pruning catch shear (1281-R)
Shop Here: Saboten heavy duty Anvil pruning Shrear 7 1/2'' (1270)
