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8 Plants You Should Never Prune In October

Even if your shrubs are looking a bit forgotten, fall pruning can damage new growth or remove future flowers. Don't prune these plants in October.
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Should You Trim Fruit Trees in Fall—or Wait Until Spring? Experts Weigh In

Pruning fruit trees during fall is generally a bad idea. Instead, trim them in late winter or early spring, when the trees are dormant. However, you can still remove dry, damaged, or dead branches in ...
Homes and Gardens on MSN

Think before you prune in October – here are 7 plants you should never cut until spring

Viburnums are a versatile and popular species of shrubs that you should not prune in October. Whether you have a deciduous or ...
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Homeowner frustrated as HOA makes harmful landscaping mistake: 'It's been like this for at least 2 weeks'

A frustrating Reddit post highlighted an HOA's careless landscaping, including a newly planted palm tree surrounded by ...