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The window for pruning these 7 shrubs and perennials is right now (if you want to keep them healthy), says an expert horticulturist

Yew hedges or topiary can stay neat with just one trim per year, and October represents the end of the window to do this. Regular trimming results in dense growth – perfect for hedges or topiary – and ...
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12 Perennials You Should Never Cut During Fall Cleanup

Ekholm suggests not cutting back cardinal flowers. “Lobelia cardinalis (cardinal flower) is also an excellent choice to leave ...