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Prune your garden right

Pruning is not just about chopping the top off a plant that is growing out of control. If you get it right, you will be rewarded with a plant that produces more flowers and fruits, has a good shape, and is a lot less prone to diseases.

Pruning inspires plants; it is a chemical thing that makes them grow better in a more structured way. This may sound a bit of ironical but cutting plants back will actually stimulate rapid growth. Here are some basic guidelines to help you prune your plants right:

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