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Ann McClure - McEnearney Associates, Inc.
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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 from Ann for a Happy Thanksgiving!

 

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My Listings
Goodman Contemporary
Open House Nov 23rd, 1 PM to 4 PM
11622 VEIRS MILL RD
SILVER SPRING, MD, 20902
County: MONTGOMERY

Price: $285,000 - For Sale
Status: ACTIVE

Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 1 full
Comfort and Cheer
2820 ABINGDON ST S #B1
ARLINGTON, VA, 22206
County: ARLINGTON

Price: $327,500 - For Sale
Status: ACTIVE

Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 1 full
Unique & Charming
8507 FOREST ST
ANNANDALE, VA, 22003
County: FAIRFAX

Price: $549,900 - For Sale
Status: ACTIVE

Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 3 full
1/8 mile to Metro
2622 REDCOAT DR #168
ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22303
County: FAIRFAX

Price: $184,900 - For Sale
Status: ACTIVE

Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 1 full
Northern Virginia MarketWatch - October 2008
Detached Homes - Contracts
Northern Virginia MarketWatch - Detached Homes - Contracts
  • There was an increase of 63.6% in the number of contracts on detached homes in September 2008 compared to September 2007.
  • For the first nine months of 2008, the number of contracts is up 13.5%.