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Five Shrubs Autumn Pruning Will Ruin Even After Flowering

Autumn tidy-ups can be tempting, but cutting the wrong shrubs now can remove next year’s flower buds. Learn which popular ornamentals should be left alone until after flowering or spring.

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At the Bottom of a Window Box, Use Something From the Forest Instead of LECA So Roots Don’t Rot

In autumn containers, prolonged rain can leave compost waterlogged and roots starved of oxygen. A loose layer of dry birch bark at the bottom helps create an airy buffer that reduces the risk of root rot.

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