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Tree pruning, the removal of unwanted branches and twigs, is crucial for maintaining the health and structure of ...

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Know your hydrangea type before you prune. Some varieties benefit from a fall cleanup — others could lose an entire season of ...

Overwinter your pepper plants for an early harvest next season. Depending on your region, you can grow them as houseplants or store dormant plants in a cool garage.

Can I prune my overgrown shrubs back now? You certainly can do tidy-up trimming now but save major pruning and re-shaping for late January or early February. Pruning stimulates new growth, and you ...

Generally, we are most active in the garden in the spring and early summer, but this is the time to do some planning.

As the temperature drops, getting outside and finishing the rest of your chores for the season can be challenging. As a result, it can be tempting to skip some of the tasks you have lined up to get ...

Prune shrubs based on bloom time, cold tolerance, and variety—check what's best for each type. Cut back new wood hydrangeas in fall, but wait until after blooming to prune old wood ones. Remove dead ...

Pruning apple trees encourages growth and reduces the risk of disease. Prune apple trees in late winter or early spring to prevent disease and help healing. Limit pruning to 25 percent of the tree to ...

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