Prune

To prune means to cut away the dead or extra parts of a plant, like giving it a little haircut so it can grow better and look pretty!

Examples

• My dad helped me prune the bushes in our garden to make them look nice.
• We learned how to prune plants in science class by cutting off the old leaves.
• After we prune the trees, they will grow healthier and have more fruit.

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