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Pruning tips

Posted on December 16, 2022 by tedmanzer

This is a subject folks frequently ask me. The following is rather simplistic, but important none the less. Pruning is a chore all gardeners must perform. Many folks avoid it, and results are seldom pretty. There are several reasons we … Continue reading →

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Reblooming azaleas are popular and easy to maintain

Posted on December 23, 2019 by tedmanzer

Azaleas and nearly all spring-flowering shrubs and trees need to be pruned soon after flowering. A new fold has developed in recent years. Reblooming azaleas bloom in spring and fall. So what do we do? First of all, any necessary … Continue reading →

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Timing can be critical to pruning

Posted on April 12, 2016 by tedmanzer

This recent warm weather has enticed many to get outside and work on their yards. I’m all for that. In fact, now is a good time to prune many things. Some shrubs and trees probably could have been cut back … Continue reading →

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Forsythia bushes now signal spring

Posted on April 2, 2015 by tedmanzer

I always look forward to an explosion of yellow forsythia blooms every spring and the mass of color can be quite dramatic. They are often the first of the spring blooming deciduous shrubs, and after a hard winter they are … Continue reading →

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Proper pruning is not one size fits all

Posted on January 19, 2015 by tedmanzer

Every fall I notice landscaping that has been cleaned up presumably for the winter. Unfortunately, many plants shouldn’t be pruned then. A general rule of thumb is to trim woody plants shortly after they bloom. Take azaleas, for example. Azaleas … Continue reading →

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