Tree Pruning Tips

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Pruning trees need not be an intimidating process, though it’s crucial to avoid cuts that can hurt your tree. Tom Butzler from Penn State extension walks you through the dos and don’ts and demonstrates the tried and true “three-cut method” for branch removal.

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