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How And When To Prune Blueberry Bushes For More Fruit Every Year

To prune overgrown blueberry bushes, trim half of the oldest canes down to the ground to encourage new branches to grow.
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5 Things You Should Always Do For Your Azaleas Before The First Frost

Evergreen azaleas need a helping hand in fall so they can come through winter without losing stems or flowers. Follow our ...
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When To Cut Back Roses To Prepare Them For Winter

While a hard pruning isn't necessary yet, cutting back roses in the fall protects them from winter damage. Here's when and how to prune roses in the fall.

Is It Too Late to Cut Back Knockout Roses? What to Know Before Risking Next Year’s Blooms

Learn how and when to cut back low-maintenance Knock Out roses, and what to do if you miss the ideal window so you don't risk ...
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How (and When) to Cut Back Ornamental Grasses, Step by Step

Here’s how to care for ornamental grasses after cutting them back: Water the soil if it is dry, but don’t waterlog it. For ...
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Should You Cut Back Snapdragons Before Winter? When It Helps, and When It Hurts

Key Points Snapdragons are short-lived perennials that can thrive for up to three years.They reseed easily, though hybrids ...
House Digest on MSN

11 Herbs To Avoid Pruning In The Fall (And What To Do Instead)

Don't prune sage, oregano, lavender, rue, and thyme in fall. New growth won't survive the cold. Rosemary and catnip provide ...
Family Destinations Guide

This Underrated Small Town In Florida Where Rent’s Still Cheap And Life Moves Slower

Welcome to DeFuniak Springs, the Panhandle’s best-kept secret that somehow escaped Florida’s usual fate of overdevelopment and tourist traps. Tucked away in Walton County, this charming hamlet offers ...
Family Destinations Guide

This Dreamy Town In Louisiana Is So Gorgeous, You’ll Think You’re In A Postcard

Welcome to Abbeville, the pearl of Vermilion Parish, where every street corner feels like you’ve stepped into a vintage postcard – except this charm is authentic, lived-in, and waiting for you ...

As winter approaches, is it too late to plant? Too soon to prune?

This week's gardening column tackles "heeling in" plants for the winter, when to prune rosebushes and how to keep squirrels from eating tulip bulbs.
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In the Garden: Pruning Secrets for Healthier Plants

EUGENE, Ore. - As the gardening season winds down, pruning becomes a top priority for green thumbs in the Willamette Valley.