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5 Pruning Mistakes You Should Avoid This Fall to Save Your Garden

Key Points Moisture and extreme cold can damage plants and increase risk of disease.Make a few clean, larger cuts instead of ...
Better Homes & Gardens on MSN

Should You Cut Back Ornamental Grasses Before Winter? When to Trim, and When to Skip It

Know your grass type before you cut. For cool-season grasses, trim off no more than two-thirds of the stems to avoid stressing these plants. In contrast, warm-season grasses need to be cut back to the ...