General Pruning Resources
There are many sources of information about pruning. This FAQ is intended as a starting point into the subject.
UC Resources
Pruning Small Trees and Shrubs, Ventura County Cooperative ExtensionPruning, California Master Gardeners Handbook
Other Sources
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Fruit Tree Pruning Resources
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Peach Tree Pruning
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Pruning Hydrangeas
These links provide guidance on pruning hydrangeas. While there's redundancy in the pages, they're all listed to let you decide which works best for you. Pruning Hydrangeas, Tulare & Kings County Master Gardeners Pruning Hydrangeas for Best Bloom, ...
Spanish Gardening Resources
En español — Spanish gardening resources in California: CA IPM website: Manejo de plagas en el hogar y en jardines . Resolver todo tipo de problemas de plagas en cualquier lugar y reducir al minimo los riesgos para las personas y el medio ambiente. ...