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When Not to Prune: 8 Times to Never Cut Back Your Plants

Pruning a plant at the wrong time might remove potential flowers or invite disease. It is just as important to know when not to prune as it is to know when you should prune your plants. Otherwise, ...

Stop Pruning These Plants in March (And What to Actually Prune) — You're Cutting Off This Year's Blooms

The pruners are clean, the days are getting longer, and the garden is stirring after months of dormancy. March is when the ...
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Plants to never prune in January - don't trim these fruit trees

A bright January day can offer an ideal chance for a spot of pruning. Provided there is no frost or snow around, there are fruit trees that can benefit from trimming this month, but not all. Certain ...
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10 Plants You Should Never Prune in Summer So You Don't Spoil Their Flowers

Home gardeners can prune away damaged plant stems and diseased branches at any time of year, but giving certain plants a significant trim in summer isn’t always the best choice. Although some plants ...
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How to Grow a Banana Tree Outside or Indoors, According to Experts

Growing a banana tree is an exciting venture that offers both visual charm and delicious fruit. While most banana varieties thrive outdoors in USDA growing zones 8 to 10, certain resilient cultivars ...
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Trimming vs. Pruning: 1 Simple Mix-Up That Can Damage Your Plants

Each method of cutting plants serves a specific purpose.
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It's a waiting game: Pruning cold-damaged plants now won't help them, but they will look better.

We experienced bitter cold and several significant freezes this past week in south Louisiana. Low temperatures varied, and they influence how much damage occurred to your landscape. The good news, ...