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How do I prune my Hydrangeas and when is the best time of year to do it?

Q.  How do I prune my Hydrangeas and when is the best time of year to do it? A.  Hydrangea pruning is a complicated matter!  It depends… If you have the new hybrid reblooming Hydrangeas, you may cut them back in fall to the size and shape you desire. Examples: …

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What is the bush with bright purple berries blooming at the Community Center?

What is the bush with bright purple berries blooming at the Community Center?

Q:  I was over at the Rowayton Library and noticed a shrub with bright purple berries clustered on its drooping branches.  It’s such an unusual color amid the fall leaves – could you tell me what it is? A:  There is no question…this is Callicarpa, a wonderful bit of color …

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Why do leaves change color in fall?

Q:  I know I learned this long ago, but I have forgotten the answer and my child is asking why the leaves change color in fall.  Could you tell me so I can remain the “answerer of all questions” for her? A:  There is a terrific article online by the State …

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Can you help me identify a tall blue fall flower?

Can you help me identify a tall blue fall flower?

Q:  There is a very tall, intensely blue perennial I have noticed blooming in a few late fall gardens in my neighborhood.  Can you help me identify it?  It seems to do well in sun or shade. A:  This is a tough one, and please correct us if we are …

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Is it harmful to prune lilacs at this time of year?

Q: My lilacs are starting to look pretty dreadful – spotted with powdery fungus, overgrown and generally unattractive in the fall border.  Do I just have to wait until the leaves fall off, or can I treat and prune them now? A:  The 3D ‘s (damaged, diseased and dead wood) may …

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What should I be doing now in my garden to prepare for winter?

Q: No matter what the time of year, the garden always seems to need attention.  What should I focus on now that the leaves are about to fall? For instance, is it a good idea to prune plants now?  What about those bald spots in my lawn?  Which perennials should …

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