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Lauren Bradbury

Is pruning the same as cutting back? No, and choosing the wrong option could spell disaster for your plants

Cutting the rose bushes with gloves and secateurs.

Even the most green-fingered gardeners will tell you that ‘winging it’ goes a long way when tending to your garden. But while trial and error can indeed lead to a happy and healthy garden, you still need to understand some key processes - like whether pruning is the same as cutting back.

Of course, no garden would be complete without maintenance. You need to keep on top of the shape and health of your plants, whether you’re looking to maintain the blooms in your garden borders or the privacy trees blocking out your neighbours. Pruning and cutting back can help you with that.

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