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There are houseplants, winter pruning and dormant spraying to be done. Plus this week is the perfect time to force flowering shrubs ... Older man pruning tall shrubs in snowy yard. - Svetlana-cherruty/Getty Images Even though perennial plants are still at rest during February's waning days of winter, you still have work to do if you ...

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Avoid making pruning mistakes to your beloved shrubs and trees! Not only does bad pruning affect the plant's looks but also it affects its structural health. In our beginner's guide, learn what to prune, when to prune, and how to prune shrubs and trees.