Ive cut cut a number of fan leaves and left a few. The buds that i uncovered from the shade of the fan leaves are larger than the buds that are still in the shade from the fan leaves. I usually just trim a few every once in a while.
bongsmilie
the garden dust i purchased you dust lightly on the leaves. its organic and it does the job well. I have gotten rid of lots of mites and other pests with that product