Most people think about pruning in the spring, but there are some flowering shrubs and perennials that do best when pruned in the fall.
Lyn Duffy with Four Seasons Garden Centersaid fall is a great time to prune knockout roses, variegated red twig dogwoods and peonies. Watch the video as she demonstrates how to properly prune these plants.
However, there are some you shouldn't prune in the fall.
"You want to make sure you don't prune any shrubs that have already started their buds for next year," she warned.
Duffy said plants to avoid pruning this time of year include azaleas and rhododendrons. You also don't want to prune evergreens unless it is a very light shaping.
There are a lot of beautiful fall days ahead, and Four Seasons Garden Center is standing by to take all of your gardening and pruning questions. They are located at 14471 West Eleven Mile Road in Oak Park. Contact them at (248) 543-4400 or through their website www.FourSeasonsGardenCenter.com.
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Deer and rabbits can be fun to watch, but not when they're chewing down on your backyard plants and flowers. Rick Vespa from English Gardens explains how to keep those furry intruders at bay.
Deer and rabbits can be fun to watch, but not when they're chewing down on your backyard plants and flowers. Rick Vespa from English Gardens explains how to keep those furry intruders at bay.
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Backyard water treatments are really popular right now as more and more people look to find the perfect oasis without ever leaving home. In this edition of "The Dirt", we show you how to install one.
Backyard water treatments are really popular right now as more and more people look to find the perfect oasis without ever leaving home. In this edition of "The Dirt", we show you how to install one.
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As Bobby Ferguson faces a retrial on bid-rigging charges, he may have to represent himself. He refuses to fill out an application needed to determine if he qualifies for a court appointed lawyer.
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A church community in Canton is reeling over the death of a young man. He was just married on Saturday and less than 24 hours later killed in a car crash on the way to the couple's honeymoon. His bride survived.
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Perfect weather for a wonderful cause on Saturday in downtown Detroit and some Fox 2 viewers shared a few photos with us to help capture the day. Take a look and add your photos.
Perfect weather for a wonderful cause on Saturday in downtown Detroit and some Fox 2 viewers shared a few photos with us to help capture the day. Take a look and add your photos.
