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	Gardening Articles: Landscaping :: Container Gardening & Ponds Features Rose Marie Nichols McGee By Kathy Bond Borie The daughter of a nursery owner, Rose Marie Nichols McGee grew up weeding with one hand and reading a book with the other. There were always plenty of weeds and boring... more More Features: Ornamental Grasses Maintaining Container Gardens Ornamental Grasses Search and Browse: Browse all articles in this topic Tip of the Day Prune Subtropicals In subtropical areas, now is the time to prune back fast-growing plants such as hibiscus, flowering maple, lantana, and princess flower. If needed, remove up to one-half of the growth to create a shorter, bushier plant. Zip to Zone To find out your zone enter your zip and click "Go >"