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Should I Cover My Roses In Winter?

We'll tell you when and where in the South you need to cover roses for winter and the proper steps to winterize your rose garden.
Lightly pruning roses in fall helps protect them from wind, snow, and ice. Prune in mid-to-late fall. Use clean, sharp tools to remove diseased or dead wood and shorten tall canes. Avoid heavy pruning ...
Willow trees ( Salix) are fast-growing trees that can be pruned in December. “Trimming them prevents overgrowing and ensures ...
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10 plants that need pruning in the spring

Get ready for a new season of growth by pruning plants that will benefit from a spring trim. These are the top 10 plants to ...
Pruning plants in the fall doesn’t just keep your garden looking neat. It also wards off disease and pests while giving perennials a head start on healthy growth for the spring. Some plants, like ...
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Pruning serves a greater purpose than just shaping or tidying up your rose bush. It is important for ...
With about a month until the start of winter, it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to care for your plants during this cold (and often snowy) season. While you might be tempted to cut ...