Fruit on the tree during spring bloom stops the growth of flowering shoots.
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For example, spring-blooming plants like spireas and azaleas should be pruned after they bloom.
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Between mid-August and mid-September, the park offers an accessible, southern look at the spring wildflower bloom, which carpets the country's western expanses.
Come mid-April, spring is in full bloom in Augusta, so you can expect temps to hover around the high 70s or low 80s, though mornings and evenings are a bit chillier with lows in the 50s.