Prevent the Spread of Disease While Pruning

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How do I prevent diseases while pruning?

Prevent the Spread of Disease While Pruning

When you are pruning diseased limbs or branches, you can avoid spreading diseases from shrub to shrub by disinfecting your pruning tools between each cut.
Dip the pruners into a store-bought disinfectant or a 1/10 solution of chlorine bleach.

   

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