Pruning, it can be a big project if you have many plants on your property. Pruning is a task that needs to be done, but have you ever thought of why you should prune? We will take a quick look at some different reasons as why to prune.
- Safety: Pruning can help to increase visibility. A plant screening the wrong spot can be dangerous.
- Aesthetics: Some plants look better when they are shaped and look neat. Otherwise it looks overgrown and disorderly; this can make the outside of your house look unsightly.
- Plant Health: Pruning can help to keep a plant healthy. There are some plants that will grow too dense. This can cause problems with insects and diseases.
- Functionality: If a plant is over hanging a sidewalk, or a doorway, the sidewalk or door are unusable. Pruning the plants by these areas can help to keep them functional.
- Help a Plant Recover from Damage: When a limb is damaged, the open rough wound can be a great place for disease and insects to attack the plant. Pruning the part of the plant to remove any damage can help to protect the plant.
All of these reasons are beneficial to your property or the health of the plant. Next time that you are thinking that I can just let the pruning go, “I will get it next year”, you may want to remember why you are pruning.