This careful pruning makes these plants more sculptural, so that they stand apart yet relate to one another, like works of art in a courtyard.

He trained his fruit trees with careful pruning to encourage compact growth.

However, yields are proportionally low (though often of higher quality), careful pruning is sometimes necessary and, with their smaller root system, trees may need good soil and permanent support stakes.

Gardeners can help the process along with careful pruning.

Like Acorus itself, they require much care, much planning, and careful pruning - but not too much.

By careful pruning, it is possible to create remarkable designs or patterns.

But the goal is only to help retain the established shape, so expertise is not essential; careful pruning should suffice.

Some plants such as azaleas are expansive in their growth habits and need careful pruning, particularly to get those "sheets of flowers."

If careful pruning doesn't increase your yield, and your tree is in full sun, you have one of the many varieties that won't ripen fruit in a Northern summer.

Even if these conditions do not exist, careful pruning of diseased or dead limbs can produce healthier, fuller shade trees.