prunings

[US]/[ˈprʊnɪŋz]/
[UK]/[ˈprʌnɪŋz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The act of cutting away dead or overgrown parts of a plant.; Branches or twigs that have been cut off a plant.; The process of removing unwanted growth from a plant to improve its shape or fruit production.

Phrases & Collocations

garden prunings

doing prunings

rose prunings

fruit prunings

annual prunings

heavy prunings

light prunings

after prunings

spring prunings

winter prunings

Example Sentences

the gardener carefully made prunings to encourage new growth.

regular prunings are essential for maintaining the shape of the rose bushes.

we used the prunings to propagate new apple trees in the orchard.

the heavy prunings from the oak tree filled several bags.

spring is the ideal time for light prunings of fruit trees.

proper prunings can improve the yield of grape vines significantly.

after the prunings, the shrubs looked neater and more organized.

the experienced arborist recommended selective prunings for the maple.

we disposed of the prunings responsibly, avoiding a landfill.

the goal of the prunings was to increase sunlight penetration.

careful prunings prevent disease and encourage healthy flowering.

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