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GROUND CONTROL
by Alan Ray
You know the expression “no pain, no gain.”
Well, while trimming, pruning, and pinching
sound like painful procedures, they are exactly
what your plant needs to grow big and strong,
says Alan Ray. Here’s how to do it right and why.
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grow cycle
Some plants spread out and remain
close to the ground as they grow, while
others reach for the sky. These growth
patterns are predetermined by nature
and when left alone, plants pretty much
follow their imprinted programming.
However, plants are readily adaptable
and can be trained to change direction to
better suit their environment and create
more space in the garden area.