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1. to cut back the [[root]]s of a plant to encourage them to develop more [[fibrous root]]s or to reduce the mass of [[root]]s. Usually done before [[transplanting]] established plants or repotting houseplants.<br><br>
1. to cut back the [[root]]s of a plant to encourage them to develop more [[fibrous root]]s or to reduce the mass of [[root]]s. Usually done before [[transplanting]] established plants or repotting houseplants.<br><br>
http://www.rosemania.com/images/Bare%20root%20pruned.jpg<br><br>
http://www.rosemania.com/images/Bare%20root%20pruned.jpg<br><br>
This is a picture showing a [[root]] that has been pruned. <br>
This is a picture showing a [[root]] that has been [[prune]]d. <br>
Source: http://www.rosemania.com<br><br>
Source: http://www.rosemania.com<br><br>

Revision as of 11:37, 22 March 2006


1. to cut back the roots of a plant to encourage them to develop more fibrous roots or to reduce the mass of roots. Usually done before transplanting established plants or repotting houseplants.

Bare%20root%20pruned.jpg

This is a picture showing a root that has been pruned.
Source: http://www.rosemania.com