severely prune

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To cut back a plant very intensely, sometimes to the main stem.

pruneADVERB + prune

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severely

Examples (10)

  • To encourage new growth, you should prune the shrub severely in late winter.
  • The old apple tree had to be pruned severely to prevent disease.
  • If you don't prune these branches severely, they will block the path.
  • After years of neglect, we had to prune the hedge severely.
  • The city council decided to prune the overgrown trees severely along the street.
  • They were advised to prune the roses severely to ensure a good bloom next season.
  • The landscape architect recommended that we prune the ornamental grasses severely.
  • Has anyone ever tried to prune a ficus tree severely indoors?
  • The old vineyard was pruned severely last autumn, resulting in higher quality grapes.
  • Don't be afraid to prune the climbing plant severely; it will grow back stronger.