Thursday, October 7, 2010

Washington Post Offers suggestions on Preparing Flowers for Cooler Fall Weather

Washington Post Reports:
GREEN SCENE
Knowing when to prune is crucial for dependable flower blossoms

St. Johnswort can be cut to short stubs in winter, which grow back again the following year.
 
 
By Joel M. Lerner


Saturday, October 2, 2010
Why didn't your shrubs bloom when they should have this year? If they're healthy, planted in the proper location with good soil and everything else is in order, it could be because the plants were pruned at the wrong time.
GREEN SCENE: Pruning date is crucial for dependable blossoms
Some shrubs set flower buds on the previous year's growth. Others will flower on the current year's growth or bloom from buds that formed last year and this year.
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