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12 Perennial Plants To Avoid Pruning In The Fall At All Costs

Pruning is necessary for many perennials as they begin to fade, but these plants could be damaged by the process or even die ...

Should You Prune Roses in Fall or Wait Until Spring? A Gardener Shares When It Helps—and When It Hurts

Prune roses in fall for shaping or in spring for strong growth—timing depends on your climate. Trim lightly through summer to ...
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The Lavender Pruning Tip That Helps Your Plant Survive The Long Winter

Lavender is capable of making it through the winter with a few care practices. One involves pruning the plant in a specific ...
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Should You Prune Your Mums After Flowering? What to Do for Better Blooms All Season Long

Key Points Deadhead container mums to get more blooms and extend color into fall.Don’t prune hardy mums in fall—wait until ...
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The window for pruning these 7 shrubs and perennials is right now (if you want to keep them healthy), says an expert horticulturist

Yew hedges or topiary can stay neat with just one trim per year, and October represents the end of the window to do this. Regular trimming results in dense growth – perfect for hedges or topiary – and ...