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Lower South

February, 2004
Regional Report

In the Garden

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Prune With A Purpose

Late winter, just before the arrival of new spring growth, is the best pruning time for many plants in the home landscape. Pruning is perhaps the least understood of all gardening chores. Incorrect pruning results in poor growth, improper growth,...
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Resources

Web Finds

Basic Principles of Pruning Woody Plants Basic Principles of Pruning Woody Plants is an informative Web publication from the University...

Favorite or New Plant

American Smoke Tree American smoke tree ( Cotinus obovatus ) is a small (15-foot) shrub or small tree that's ideal...
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Regional Reminders

  • Start Warm-Season Transplants
  • Maintain A Dense Hedge
  • Complete Fruit and Nut Tree Pruning
  • Plant Onions Now
  • Sharpen Your Gardening Knowledge

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