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Cut your grass for the last time this year. Lower the height of your mower blade to 2 1/2 inches. |
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Remove the balance of leaves and debris away from roses. Cut the roses back to a height of 10 inches. Mulch around the base, before cold weather sets in. Cut back hostas and daylilies to 2 inches. |
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You can mulch perennial beds. This prevents damage from frost heaving. |
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You can apply animal repellant to plants to minimize damage from rodents, rabbits, and other critters. |
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You can protect broadleaf evergreens with Wilt-Pruf. This reduces damage to plants from drying winds and harsh winter temperatures. |
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Winterize your lawn mower, and have the blades sharpened so they are ready for spring. |