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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 ...

A look at the best times of day for watering, planting, pruning and other garden tasks

Fertilizers, especially liquid formulations, are best applied in the morning, too, as they should be watered in to ensure ...
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Want Your Mums to Bloom Big This Fall? Here’s When (and How) to Prune Them

Key Takeaways Pruning mums helps them grow fuller with longer-lasting blooms.Pinch tips at 4–6 inches tall, again at 12 inches tall, and stop about 100 days before bloom.Deadhead spent flowers once ...
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Before You Pick Up Your Pruners, Make Sure You Don’t Cut Back This One Type of Tree This Fall

Key Points Prune fruit trees in late winter or during early spring dormancy for faster healing and stronger growth.Prune lightly in summer to shape trees, but avoid fall or early winter cuts that risk ...