By George Feldman

A person doesn’t need to be an expert in horticulture to know that the establishment of a good root system is first and foremost in the growth and development of any tree and plant if it is to get a good start. For this reason many nurseries where you buy your stock will instruct you to cut back the branches by as much as a third. This way the plant’s energy and strength can be concentrated on developing the most important thing - the root system.