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When to Prune Roses in Autumn for Safe Wintering and Heavy Bloom Next Year

Roses can look great well into late autumn, but a well-timed autumn prune helps them go into winter in better shape and reduces disease. Done at the right moment, it also prevents long canes from being damaged by frost, wind, or snow.

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Summer raspberries hide next year’s crop where most people cut it off

Before you prune raspberries, you must know whether you grow summer-fruiting canes or autumn-fruiting (primocane) types. The wrong cut in autumn can remove next year’s harvest, while the right approach keeps plants healthier and far more productive.

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