Protective mulch can be brushed away from newly emerging bulb
foliage as soon as the shoots are visible. Be prepared to
replace the mulch if snow or freezing weather is predicted.
Blueberry stems remain productive for four to six years. When
stems reach 1 to 1-1/4-inch in diameter, they become less
productive and should be shortened. Renovate your blueberries by
cutting to ground level all the older stems; then shorten young,
weak stems and remove older twiggy growth. Remove some stems in
the center of the bush so it's not overcrowded, then shorten the
fruiting stems until only three to five of the fruit buds
remain. Plant New Roses To plant bare-root roses, first prepare
the soil by adding composted manure and working it in well.
Inspect the roots and prune off any that are dead or damaged.
Plant so that the graft union is 1 to 2 inches above the soil
line. Keep plants well watered, especially when new growth
begins. After the danger of hard frost is past, prune fall-
flowering clematis back to the strongest