Known for their brilliant autumn foliage, in shades of red, yellow and orange, Japanese maples have long been revered by tree lovers and gardeners alike throughout the world. Truly a The post ...
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With a little luck and good timing, sometimes simply sticking a tree in the ground and walking away can be enough for it to survive. But knowing how to plant The post How to Plant A Tree the R...
5 Tips for Water Conservation: What a difference a year makes. This time last summer, I recall cursing the incessant rain. It seemed like every day was another downpour. The post Conserving...
There’s something about walking through a nursery and seeing all those beautiful trees and shrubs. Do you hear them calling your name? I do. It’s irresistible and easy to envision The post...
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Perhaps the best way to set up the behind the scenes background information for this episode is to first set the stage. For years now, I’ve proudly driven around sporting The post Trees are ...
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By JOE LAMP’L One of the primary reasons to prune tree limbs is to open the canopy of your landscape, allowing more sunlight to reach the grass and low growing The post Make the Proper Pruni...
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If you were to ask me what is my favorite flower, I would have to say, “what ever is in bloom”! Right now, in my neck of the woods, that The post Basics of Growing Camellias appeared firs...
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They’re everywhere; trees disfigured and dieing from years of abuse. Specifically, I’m referring to the misguided practice of tree topping. Also known as pollarding, stubbing, dehorning, head...
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I love gardening for a lot of reasons. I enjoy the fresh air, physical activity, mental stimulation, constant change and more. The fall season is a great time to become The post Fall Fertiliza...
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It is no secret that viburnums are one of my all-time favorite plants. “Versatile Viburnums” as I like to call them offer at least three seasons of interest. There is The post Versatile Vi...
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Just when you think spring was here to stay, Jack Frost pays a late season visit and leaves an ugly mess behind. All too often, unseasonably warm temperatures in late The post Cold Weather Die...
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After writing about bamboo recently, I am amazed at the number of requests I received for information regarding how to control it. It appears ‘containment’ is a big deal to The post Contro...
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In many parts of the country, trees and shrubs can be transplanted all year, but no matter where you live, fall is the very best time. The cool air and The post Fall Transplanting Success app...
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I have a question about my butterfly bush. I have read not to prune it back until early spring, and then again I hear to prune it to the ground The post Pruning Butterfly Bushes appeared firs...
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Even if you live in the most tropical of climates, where summer is your only season, you still can’t help but marvel at the splendor of a brightly colored autumn The post Why Leaves Change C...
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One of the most important outdoor activities I save for the dormant months is to limb up my trees. I have a lot of them, and left unchecked, they could The post Limbing up Trees appeared firs...
I am in awe of bamboo. It is likely the most versatile and resourceful plant on earth. It’s reported that the list of things bamboo is not used for is The post Green Fences Make Good Neighbo...
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If you have Camellia japonica planted in your landscape, winter can be a frustrating time. Camellias are famous for two things, glossy dark evergreen foliage and the potential for abundant The...
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Asking me to choose my favorite plant is like asking which is my favorite child! A difficult question to answer, but since I’m not at risk to damaging fragile little The post Oakleaf Hydrang...
Walk into a garden with a hydrangea in bloom and your attention will be captured immediately. The big, bold, colorful blooms of Hydrangea macrophylla (literally, Bigleaf hydrangea) make a statem...
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Yesterday, I started the annual ritual of breaking down my fall leaves and raking them into my beds. It’s a process I’ve been at now for years and the results The post Carefree Compost Usi...
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