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Generally whenever an organ of any living thing is chopped off it hurts them or
there can be life dangers also. But for plants it is just the opposite. For the
healthy growth pruning of tall trees is a must. Though it is generally advisable
to the home gardeners to plant small bushy trees. But if you prefer tall trees
it requires pruning after a defined span of time.
But one thing about the plants is same as that of the human beings. They are
able to able to heal their injuries and lead a healthy strong life if they are
given little care. Pruning of trees are required for their abundant growth of
also for safe living. But if you find the trees doesn't come across you safety
measures you can also leave them in the same way and provide a home for birds
and insects.
Some ways of pruning trees in home garden
Crown lifting / crown raising In this process of trimming you have to remove the
branches from the lower part, and also branches from the side. The lower part of
the plant from where the branches come of the tree is should be 3m above the
ground. This will provide enough sunlight and air at the ground level of the and
also give space to people so that they can loiter under the tree.
Crown thinning: A selected portion of the growing part of the selected branches
is removed which can also be said as thinning of the crown. This method of
trimming out door trees also allows the light and air to enter the ground level
of the plant.
Some don'ts to be taken care while trimming outdoor trees
* While pruning trees in your home garden be careful not to chop the top of the
tree. It will weaken the growth though at first the growth seems to be vigorous
but it will not be strong enough and can break any time. Then you have to keep
on trimming and pruning all the time. The tress should always be pruned from the
point of growth so that once cut it can grown again after healing its injury.
* The evergreen trees pruning should be done from where a branch has grown from
the main trunk. It should be pruned at the edge of the division of the child
branch from the mother branch. This trimming will again enhance the growth of
fresh stem from the same cut part.
* Don't prune when the buds are sprouting especially in spring and during fall.
Also the time of pruning differs for trees. So it is advisable to ask for the
experts advice before pruning.
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