June 12, 2004 Directory Guide Improvement Magazine Sections Local News State News ... National News World News Tri-County Communities Local College Pro Scoreboards ... Big 12 Food Are Growing Directory Story last updated at 12:49 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2003 Crowning glory of yard needs special care, says tree expert By APRIL WILKERSON SNS Staff Writer Paul Johnson, horticulture educator for the Oklahoma County OSU Cooperative Extension, advises tree owners to keep their feet on the ground. (Photo provided) Sometimes trees grow despite people, not because of anything we do, a horticulture educator says. Proper pruning is important for much more than aesthetics; it's crucial for the health of the tree. Paul Johnson, who works for the Oklahoma County OSU Cooperative Extension, gave the presentation "Pruning 101" at the recent Gardening with the Experts seminar in Shawnee. The many do's and don'ts of tree pruning can make for a happier tree and its owner. "You can always cut more, but you cannot glue it back up there," Johnson said of his cautious approach to pruning. | |
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