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Preparing Your Yard for Winter

 

Fall is an excellent time of year to prune most woody ornamental plants. Avoid pruning spring flowering shrubs in the fall to avoid removing flower buds set earlier in the year.


Pruning is done for several reasons:

  • To remove dead or damaged plant branches.
  • To reshape overgrown plants in a landscape.
  • To rejuvenate old, multi-stemmed shrubs.
  • To remove diseased branches.
  • To reduce future problems.
  • To improve the plant's overall appearance and health.
 

Pruning techniques are important to the quality of the work performed. Here are some tips:

  • Never try to cut more wood than your saw or clippers are designed to cut.
  • Use a small saw or loppers to remove medium sized or larger branches.
  • Small stems and twigs should be clipped with hand pruners.
  • Avoid use of shears unless you are maintaining a formal hedge.
  • Never cut a branch flush with the main stem.
  • Leave the stem collar intact to promote rapid healing of the stem cut.
  • Never leave a stud which can provide an opening for wood decay. 

 

 

Best Wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving.

 

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Our Listings
Beautiful townhouse
Open House Nov 23rd, 12 PM to 2 PM
3046 MEETING ST
FALLS CHURCH, VA, 22044
County: FAIRFAX

Price: $485,000 - For Sale
Status: ACTIVE

Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 3 full / 1 half
Pristine Cape Cod
2922 ROGERS DR
FALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042
County: FAIRFAX

Price: $499,900 - For Sale
Status: ACTIVE

Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 2 full
Fabulous 2 BR condo
2822 EMMA LEE ST #304
FALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042
County: FAIRFAX

Price: $275,000 - For Sale
Status: ACTIVE

Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 2 full / 1 half
Minutes to metro
6515 ELMHIRST DR
FALLS CHURCH, VA, 22043
County: FAIRFAX

Price: $449,900 - For Sale
Status: CONTRACT

Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 1 full
Great 2-Level Condo!
2822 EMMA LEE ST #304
FALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042
County: FAIRFAX

Price: $1,600 - For Rent
Status: ACTIVE

Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 2 full / 1 half
Gracious Colonial
12420 ENGLISH GARDEN CT
HERNDON, VA, 20171
County: FAIRFAX

Price: $3,700 - For Rent
Status: ACTIVE

Bedrooms: 5
Baths: 4 full / 1 half
Northern Virginia MarketWatch - October 2008
Attached Homes - Contracts
Northern Virginia MarketWatch - Attached Homes - Contracts
  • Contract activity for attached homes increased 75.4% in September 2008 compared to September 2007.
  • For the first nine months of 2008, contract activity is up 15.9% compared to 2007.