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- Keep your hedges trimmed with a rounded top so that the snow won't collect and break branches. You never know when you'll get a surprise snowfall. (In 1996 we got almost 4 feet over night)
- Don't allow potted Azaleas to dry out. The soil must remain moist.
- Remove all leaves from around your rock gardens. Moisture retention will cause surrounding plant stems and leaves to decay.
- When cutting evergreen foliage from the garden for Christmas decor, cut just above a bud. This ensures that no spurs will be left to encourage decay.
- Pack down the soil around newly planted roses, trees and shrubs on a regular basis until spring.
- Check your shrubs on a regular basis for damaged branches that may need removing.
- Prune roses anytime from now until springtime. Use thick lined leather gloves to pull the stem away from the thorny branches to avoid scratches.
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Tips for flowers
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