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1. to cut back the roots of a plant to encourage them to develop more fibrous roots or to reduce the mass of roots. Usually done before transplanting established plants or repotting houseplants.<br>
1. to cut back the roots of a plant to encourage them to develop more fibrous roots or to reduce the mass of roots. Usually done before transplanting established plants or repotting houseplants.<br><br>
http://www.rosemania.com/images/Bare%20root%20pruned.jpg<br><br>
http://www.rosemania.com/images/Bare%20root%20pruned.jpg<br><br>
This is a picture showing a root that has been pruned. <br>
This is a picture showing a root that has been pruned. <br>
Source: http://www.rosemania.com <br>  
Source: http://www.rosemania.com <br>  
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Revision as of 15:25, 5 December 2005


1. to cut back the roots of a plant to encourage them to develop more fibrous roots or to reduce the mass of roots. Usually done before transplanting established plants or repotting houseplants.

Bare%20root%20pruned.jpg

This is a picture showing a root that has been pruned.
Source: http://www.rosemania.com