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Pruning Ornamentals the Right Way
Proper pruning keeps ornamental shrubs and trees healthy, structured, and productive. Experienced horticulture professionals and a certified arborist demonstrate correct techniques for pruning shrubs, roses, and crape myrtles using proper timing, clean cuts, and plant-specific strategies.
We have a large catalog of videos and information about pruning and triming, you can use the links below or visit the list on a separate page here. Related Videos: Hand Pruner Care Tame Russian Sage – Trim Back Vigorous Growth 
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This Week in the Garden
Rejuvenating an Overgrown Cane Begonia
Begonias can be cut back and rejuvenated even if they are overgrown and ugly. Jill Maybry from Memphis Botanic Garden shows how to prune back a cane type begonia and break up the root ball, and repotting the plant to encourage new, normal growth. >>Watch
Garden Notes
Cold Frame 
Horticulture expert Dr. Lelia Kelly defines the gardening term cold frame. A cold frame is a season extender similar to a greenhouse. It is a small structure with a window over the top. People use it to protect tender plants in colder weather. >>Watch 
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Houseplant 101: How to Water, Repot, and Grow Healthy Plants
Houseplants bring the greenery of nature indoors. Successful care begins with proper identification. Knowing the plant’s name allows growers to research its specific light, water, and growth requirements. If a plant does not include a tag, you can often ID the plant using reputable gardening resources or plant identification tools. >>Watch
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Choosing the Right Plant for Your Flowerbed
Choosing the right perennials and annuals for the flower garden can be a challenge. Rick Pudwell Director of Horticulture for Memphis Botanic Garden gives some tips on choosing and shows some examples of each.
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Viewer Questions
How do you control Asian honeysuckle?
Asian Honeysuckle is a tough plant to get rid of, and it will take several years to do it. Pull up as much as you can from the roots and then deal with any resprouting. You can also use herbicides or even the lawnmower. >>Watch
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Why does my sego palm turn brown every year?
This is unusual for a sego palm which usually stays green all year. Jill Maybry from Memphis Botanic Garden gives some advice on why the plant may be doing this. >>Watch
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How do I propagate African violets?
Propagating African violets is straightforward. Jill Maybry from Memphis Botanic Garden talks about the steps to propagate with leaf cuttings to make more new plants. >>Watch
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What are these circular bugs on my plants?
These are waxy scales. They are not easily killed by insecticides because of their covering. Jill Maybry from Memphis Botanic Garden talks about different treatment methods to eliminate the scale. >>Watch
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How high is a lasagna garden after it has composted over the winter?
Lasagna garden beds start out 18-24 inches tall. After a winter of settling, the bed will be 10-14 inches tall and ready to plant. The plants will be fed as the lasagna bed continues to compost and decompose. >>Watch
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