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Pruning Woody Stemmed Plants

Fruits, nuts, and most berry plants have woody stems that will need to be pruned between now and March …

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If the weather will cooperate, I plan to start with a short video on winter weed control. I’ve noticed …

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Dormant Grass or Not

While the lawn has long since stopped growing, it still has a lot of green color to it. No, …

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Fall Lawn Dormancy and Fading

Our lawns, like the trees and shrubs, should be going dormant. First the growth will slow down, which should …

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