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Pruning Leggy Scottish Heather: Trim, Don't Cut Into Wood

Heather gets woody and bare in center. Trim 50% of green growth after flowering each spring. Never cut into brown wood—it won't resprout. Mulch not needed in NY; heather is very hardy.

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