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Should You Trim Trees in Fall or Wait Until Spring? Arborists Explain When It Helps—and When It Hurts

Trees benefit from fall trimming more than spring trimming. Trees experience less stress with fall trimming because they are entering dormancy. Spring tree trimming is better if the goal is to ...
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Should You Prune Roses in Fall or Wait Until Spring? A Gardener Shares When It Helps—and When It Hurts

Roses can be pruned in fall or spring—fall helps with shaping, while spring pruning supports fresh growth. In cold zones, stick to light fall pruning to avoid frost damage; in mild zones, heavier cuts ...
Orlando Sentinel

Plant Doctor: Wait a bit before planting nasturtium seeds for fall and spring booms

Question: I am ready to replant my nasturtiums for fall and winter. Is now the time to sow the seeds? Answer: Wait just a few weeks longer for more moderate weather to return and then start nasturtium ...
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Simple tips to keep fall annuals blooming through spring

SHREVEPORT, La. - Fall annuals can carry a landscape through the chilly months, but a little maintenance can make a big difference in how long they thrive and how vibrant they look. According to ...