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Don’t Cut These Plants to the Ground – You Need to Stagger-Prune for Nesting BirdsTraditional aggressive pruning hurts bird populations. Follow our guide to stagger pruning for better blooms and happier nesting.
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Don’t Prune Hydrangeas Before Making This One Vital Check – It's Simple to Do, Even if You're a Beginner GardenerDo this simple visual check in late winter or early spring and you can be confident you know the exact right moment to prune your precious hydrangea.
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Cutting These 3 Shrubs Back to a Stump in February Delivers Stunning Summer Color – This Tough Love Trick Really WorksIt might feel like garden sabotage, but giving these three summer flowering shrubs the chop now is the kindest thing you can do. Here’s the secret to dazzling summer color
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6 Underrated Shrubs That Deserve a Spot in Your GardenStop overlooking these stunning, but underrated shrubs! It's time to plant one (or more) of these beautiful bushes for a unique addition to your garden.
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They Say Never Prune Spring-Flowering Shrubs in Winter – But Here’s When You Can Break the Golden RuleThe pruning rule for spring flowering shrubs says wait until after bloom, but there are times when you need to prioritize plant health, safety, and sanity. Here’s when you should consider going rogue…
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The Simple February Soil Fix That Can Change Your Hydrangea Color for SummerMost gardeners wait until the first bloom to worry about hydrangea color, when now is the time it gets locked in. Here’s how a quick fix now can switch up your hydrangea’s summer wardrobe
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Pruning Rose Of Sharon – When and How to Trim for Years of Sumptuous BloomsPrune your Rose of Sharon bush regularly to keep it compact and blooming well.
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Forcing Forsythia Indoors Will Give Your Home a Burst of Color in Late WinterForcing forsythia branches is a surefire way to make your home feel like spring even in the dead of winter. Learn the best way to cut and force forsythia.
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This Pro Hard Pruning Trick Can Make Your Tired Old Shrubs Look Young AgainYou don't need a time machine to give tired old shrubs a new lease of life. Here’s how rejuvenation pruning can turn back the clock and restore woody favorites to their former glories
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How and When to Prune Panicle Hydrangeas – Plus, the Common Mistake Most Gardeners MakeA plant expert reveals how to prune panicle hydrangeas the right way for the biggest blooms and healthiest plants. Plus, one common mistake that ruins blooms!
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Bring Sweetness to Dreary Days With These 6 Fragrant Winter-Blooming ShrubsDon't let winter get you down. These 6 winter-blooming shrubs are full of fragrance and beauty to remind you spring is on its way.
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People Say This Shrub Is Boring, But As An Evergreen Expert Here’s Why I Think This Box of Delights is Such a Gift for GardenersCommonly known as Christmas box, sarcococca has a reputation for being dull – but this fragrant evergreen deserves a place in every yard as the gift that truly keeps on giving
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These 8 Heaven-Scented Evergreen Plants Add Fresh Fragrance and Beauty to Winter GardensWinter can be dull, but your garden doesn't have to be! Here are 8 great evergreens that stay green AND fragrant all the way to spring.
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This Simple Glass of Water Trick Can Multiply Your Hydrangeas for Free and Guarantee They Match Your FavoritesGrowing more hydrangeas from scratch is simpler than you think. Skip the soil and propagate hydrangea with water for a low-effort method that produces true-to-type new plants at no extra cost
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The Elusive Blue Rhododendron May Be a Fantasy, but These 5 Cool Varieties Come Close – and They Look DivineDreaming of a blue rhododendron to cool down your next spring border? True azure blooms stay just out of reach, but these cool varieties deliver that icy vibe and come temptingly close to the dream
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Transplanting Lilacs at the Right Time, Plus a Step-by-Step Guide for Easy SuccessTransplanting lilac bushes gives you lush blooms in new garden spots. Learn how to time the transplant and care for them for lasting results.
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As a Master Gardener, I Always Recommend These 6 Winter-Flowering Shrubs to Add Curb Appeal – Plus They Smell IncredibleThese are the best shrubs to plant if you want winter flowers, gorgeous fragrance, and a front yard facelift!
