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| − | + | Improperly cutting a large limb from a [[Prune a Tree|tree]] can tear away a long strip of bark and wound the tree. You can avoid pruning damage by making the cut properly as described below. | |
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
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#*Save your money, use clean, sharp tools and don't paint the cut. At one time it was common practice to paint tree cuts, but it's been shown to harm trees more than help.<ref name="rf1">https://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/hil/hil-602.html</ref> Leave the wound free to dry naturally. | #*Save your money, use clean, sharp tools and don't paint the cut. At one time it was common practice to paint tree cuts, but it's been shown to harm trees more than help.<ref name="rf1">https://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/hil/hil-602.html</ref> Leave the wound free to dry naturally. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
