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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    July 1, 2011
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    What exactly are the symptoms? This will allow us to better diagnose the issue.

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    Cathy on
    July 30, 2011
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    Yes, they don't like wet "feet". This article should be of help:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/forsythia/forsythia-shrub-care.htm

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    Nikki on
    August 13, 2011
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    Pruning is usually limited to spring after flowering; however, a light trim in the fall will not harm the shrub. It will simply inhibit the flowering of next season's blooms. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/forsythia/forsythia-pruning.htm

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    Nikki on
    September 2, 2011
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    Pruning is usually limited to spring after flowering; however, a light trim in the fall will not harm the shrub. It will simply inhibit the flowering of next season's blooms. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/forsythia/forsythia-pruning.htm

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    Nikki on
    September 16, 2011
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    Pruning is usually limited to spring after flowering; however, a light trim in the fall will not harm the shrub. It will simply inhibit the flowering of next season's blooms. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/forsythia/forsythia-pruning.htm

    Cuttings are generally taken in spring, but you could always try to force some indoors and see how it goes. You never know, you might have some luck, as some people have.

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    Nikki on
    March 9, 2012
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    These shrubs need at least 6 hours of sun in order to flower well.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 22, 2015
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    Here is a great article that will help you.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/forsythia/forsythia-not-blooming.htm

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