Yet for beginners, it can be intimidating to know how and where to properly start.
Plus, pruning can prepare plants for harsh weather and other environmental stressors like extreme heat.
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“Branches in too much shade make less fruitthen, eventually die.
Ideally, this means youll want to prune your top to be narrower than your bottom.
Instead of getting blooms sooner, you ensure youll get more blooms total, Nadeau says.
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The good news is, theres no need to go to town with a hot soapy water bath.
Instead, do a quick wipe-down with rubbing alcohol.
A household disinfectant like Clorox or a spritz of Lysol will also work.
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