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Old 02-13-2022, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by dkaufnelson View Post
Avoid the temptation to cut off dead growth on plants until about mid March when last frost warnings are over for our area. The dead growth actually protects the live parts of the plant from future frosts yet to come. Many pentas will actually com back after removing dead growth in mid March. Vinca is a colorful flower that will almost always come back after frosts, lantana comes back and hibiscus. Knockout roses will bloom all year even through frost and roses can be pruned mid Feb.
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