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Pruning and training raspberries
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The freshness and flavour of raspberries are one of the joys of summer -- and you can grow them in your own backyard.
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Cool-season pruning
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Before you start pruning, there's a few things you need to consider, writes Justin Russell.
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Perennial pruning
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Pruning and dividing some perennials keeps their growth under control, says Penny Woodward.
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Tidying your trees
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Grab your secateurs. Now's the time to tidy up your trees, says Penny Woodward.
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Espalier like a pro
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Espalier like a pro with Justin Russell's tips and top fruit tree training picks.
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Time to prune grape vines
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Sunny winter days are perfect for pruning dormant grape vines to keep them productive, writes JUSTIN RUSSELL.
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Making the cut
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In the coming months it will be time to start thinking about pruning. Phil Dudman takes you through the process for citrus trees.
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Summer prune fruit trees
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For a bumper crop of fruit next summer, prune deciduous fruit trees now. JUSTIN RUSSELL explains how.
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Pruning citrus
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August is an important time for pruning citrus. PHIL DUDMAN shares his tips on how to go about it.