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February Is Time to Prune Roses

Rose bushes typically break dormancy in late February or early March, depending on winter temperatures. Because January and February have been relatively cold this year, dormancy is more likely to…

Let the Pruning Begin

I get a lot of calls in the fall and early winter asking when is the best time to prune trees and shrubs. I usually answer that it’s best to wait until February or March to do any major pruning. This…

Snow and Ice on Tree Limbs

Have your small trees and shrubs recently lost limbs due to snow or ice? I have a butterfly bush that lost quite a few limbs due to the ice a couple weeks back. When a limb breaks off, it usually…

Pruning Blueberries, Roses and Azaleas

Roses and blueberries are starting to have their buds swell. If they haven’t already been pruned, blueberries can be pruned up until the flowers have opened. Therefore, it is often better to get them…