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What to Cut Back in Autumn and What to Leave Alone

Autumn is the right moment to tidy perennials, shrubs and trees, but only when the cut suits the plant. Done well, it improves winter resilience, limits disease and sets plants up for a strong start next season.

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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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