How to get a second bloom from your vitex
DEAR NEIL: I planted my first vitex last fall. It bloomed this spring, but I didn't realize what a short bloom time it has. Can it be cut back to encourage a second bloom for the fall? If so, when…
DEAR NEIL: I planted my first vitex last fall. It bloomed this spring, but I didn't realize what a short bloom time it has. Can it be cut back to encourage a second bloom for the fall? If so, when…
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