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Tame messy, unruly spider plants with these simple tips.

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Electric pruning shears are a simple concept, but before purchasing, you should consider their blade size, weight, cost, and battery situation.

Pinellas County residents who remove an average-sized tree from their yard must no longer plant 15 others or pay over $7,000, ...

Winter may be the traditional time to prune apple trees and grape vines, but it’s not the right time for all woody plants. There are different reasons why pruning during winter is not recommended. For ...

Pruning is done for a variety of reasons: to thin, train, and rejuvenate crowded growth, to promote bigger harvests or more flowers, to control disease by removing infected wood, and to encourage ...

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