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Should I prune or pinch back my pines?

Pruning Pines

The new growth on pine trees is called "candles" by gardeners because of the candle-like appearance. The key to pruning pine trees is to cut off the candles. This pruning technique is much like pinching off the leaf tips on your broad-leaved plants and has the same effects.

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