Pruning: It is the art & science in which plant parts are removed for beautification, growth, flowering & productivity of the plants.
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Pruning is a regular part of plant maintenance involving the selective removal of specific plant parts.

Objective of Pruning:
1. To bring about balance between vegetative growth and flowering.
2. To increase productivity & quality of flowers.
3. To reduce intra plant competition.
4. To repair injury.
5. To improve the appearance or health of a plant.
6. To make plant in permanent vegetative condition.
7. To increase flower bearing branches.
8. To rejuvenate old plants.
9. To provide proper sunlight & aeration of plant.
10. To increase beauty of the garden.