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Most Frequently Asked Questions: Winter

• What are some trees and shrubs suitable for forcing indoors in the winter?


• What are your suggestions for keeping houseplants healthy during the winter?


• Do I need to apply a winter mulch to my landscape plants?


• What are the reasons for using an anti-desiccant in the winter?


• Why do mice and rabbits cause damage to landscape plants in winter and how can this be prevented?


• I would like to make my own holiday wreaths and sprays this year. What plants are best suited for this purpose and how do I condition them to last?


• What is the best way to store tender bulbs such as dahlia over the winter?


• I have always wondered what to do with all of the garden sprays, powders, fertilizers, etc. that have accumulated. Can I keep them around to use the next season?


• I have noticed quite a lot of dust on my houseplants. What is the best way to clean them?