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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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Lilac as a Garden Feature Tips for Choosing a Variety and Planting It in the Right Spot

Lilacs are spring showstoppers with richly scented flower panicles and surprisingly low demands. Learn how to choose the right species and variety, where to plant it, and how a little pruning keeps it blooming well for years.

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How to Encourage Lilacs to Bloom, Prune Right After Flowering

Lilacs set next year’s flower buds on last year’s growth, so what you do right after they finish blooming matters. Remove spent flower heads promptly and prune lightly and thoughtfully to keep the shrub vigorous and floriferous.

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