Time to prune
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Mild winter days are the best time to prune deciduous trees while they are dormant and before sap rises. Use loppers or a hand saw to remove branches that are diseased, dead or rubbing. Cut to leave a collar where the removed branch joins the trunk.
Caring for roses
Rosebushes should be pruned in late winter before buds start to break. Use pruners to remove canes that are inward-growing and diseased. The object is to leave five to seven main canes cut to about 18 inches above the ground. Make a slanted cut just above an outward-facing bud. This is a job for thick gloves and long sleeves.
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