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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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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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 ...
Deadheading in October isn't advised for many plants, but it's a good way to control self-seeding and maybe even get one last round of blooms for the season.
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