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Carefully clip just above the buds
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Clip just beneath the buds
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Clip diagonally so you cut the bud in half
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Clip your fingernails instead
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Detailed explanation-1: -The node is where leaves, buds and shoots emerge from the stem. You should always cut just above a node, as this prevents ‘die back’ and therefore disease. Also, by cutting above a node you can manipulate new stems, leaves or flowers to form in a desired direction, as nodes form on different sides of a stem.
Detailed explanation-2: -A proper pruning cut does not damage either the branch bark ridge or the branch collar. A proper cut begins just outside the branch bark ridge and angles down away from the stem of the tree, avoiding injury to the branch collar (Fig. 6B).
Detailed explanation-3: -Pruning changes the form and growth of a plant. Pruning can also be considered preventive maintenance for both insect and disease damage. Many problems may be prevented by pruning correctly during the formative years for a tree or shrub. The late dormant season is the best time for most pruning.