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Water plants well in fall to prepare
them for winter

thin stream of water provides adequate moisture for trees
A pencil-thin stream of water
is one way to provide adequate
moisture for trees in fall.
© Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp

At the end of summer, we give little thought to keeping the plants watered. Yet several deep soakings in fall will help trees, shrubs and perennials survive winter and flourish next spring.

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Avoid pruning shrubs before
they’re dormant

prune shrubs once they've gone dormant
Many shrubs can be pruned once
they have gone dormant.
© kaspar-art

With fall clean up comes a natural urge to prune the shrubs. But cutting back shrubs this time of year might do more harm than good.

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Best indoor plants thrive with low light and less water

snake plant
Snake plant.
© George Weigel

As you begin spending more time indoors, houseplants are a great way to purify the air and add a touch of hominess to the atmosphere. It takes a tough plant to survive indoors.

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Autumn’s berried treasures

beautyberry
Beautyberry fruits.
© George Weigel

Planting mums next to a pair of burning bushes isn’t the only way to liven your landscape for fall. Plants with colorful fall fruits are just as showy but often underused – probably because most people shop for plants in spring when those fruits and berries are but a glimmer in a flower bud’s eye. Fall-fruiting plants offer more than just color, though.

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