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[[Category:Glossary]]<br>
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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> | |||
http://www.rosemania.com/images/Bare%20root%20pruned.jpg<br><br> | |||
This is a picture showing [[root]]s that have been [[prune]]d.<br> | |||
Source: http://www.rosemania.com<br><br> | |||
Latest revision as of 11:35, 20 June 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.
This is a picture showing roots that have been pruned.
Source: http://www.rosemania.com