What to Prune in January and February for a Lusher Spring Garden

Pruning plants is one task you can take care of now before spring gardening gets busy. Learn which plants benefit, along with ...
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Don't Throw Away Your Leaves This Fall — They Can Help Your Garden This Spring

Save fallen leaves instead of tossing them—they enrich soil and protect plants from wind and cold. Use leaves as mulch or compost to boost nutrients, improve drainage, and help plants thrive in spring ...
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Why pruning now gives your garden a head start for spring (and what to cut first)

Key Points Complete winter pruning while plants are dormant, several weeks before bud break.Removing dead, damaged, diseased, or dangerous branches may be all you need to prepare for spring.Winter ...

8 Ways to Reduce Garden Waste Before the Growing Season Starts

Spring will be here before you know it! One minute the beds are quiet and muddy, and the next you’re knee-deep in seed trays, ...
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These quick fall garden tasks will make your spring planting season dramatically easier

CORVALLIS — The days are short, the rain often unrelenting, and the holidays fast approaching — but a little time in the garden or garage now can make a big difference come spring. A common question ...