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A woodland in fall color is as awesome as a forest fire, but a single tree is like a dancing tongue of flame to warm the heart.
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- Check all Houseplants f
 or insects. Whitefly, scale and spidermite thrive in our winter conditions. Treat plants accordingly.
- Fertilize all plants lightly. Rearrange houseplants so they all get their fair share of light.
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- Collect, clean and store tools.
- Store pesticides in a cool, dark location. Liquids must not freeze or be exposed to sunlight. Secure all
 products from children and pets.
- Look for plans for a cold frame. This is a great winter project.
- Clean up the garden if you haven’t already. Remove debris that harbors insects and diseases for next season.
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- Continue planting and transplanting up until the ground is frozen.
- Give special attention to Rhododendrons and other broadleaf evergreens. Use a screen of burlap to
 cut the winter winds and shade the plants from the drying winter sun.
- Mulch your zone 5 plants and shrubs with a thick layer of leaves or straw, only after the ground is frozen.
- Keep watering as needed until the ground is frozen.
- Dormant pruning can be done now until growth begins in spring.
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