Gardener Advises Pruning Fertilizing And Container Planting

Marianne Binetti advises gardeners in a March 4, 2026 column to prune forsythia and cut roses back by at least one-third, and to shape shrubs by removing crossing branches. She counsels against using weed-and-feed products in March in Western Washington, recommending spring or organic fertilizer, aeration, and proper watering instead. Binetti also suggests frost-resistant bulbs, pansies, and primroses for container displays and says she avoids AI-written columns for local accuracy.