Deadheading refers to the process of removing faded or wilted flowers from plants. This simple task has several advantages. It prevents the plant from diverting its energy towards producing seeds,...
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The red twig dogwood is a deciduous shrub that is native to the eastern United States. It has been used in landscaping and as a border plant for decades. This plant is grown for its year-round...
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A landscape with beautiful flowering shrubs can enhance your landscape by adding a relaxing and calming addition to your outdoor space. The use of flowering shrubs in the landscape has been around...
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Fernleaf Peony is a unique herbaceous perennial. This exciting shrub has very finely cut bright green fern-like feathery foliage and the flowers are 3- to-3.5-inch burgundy, crimson, or dark red...
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Pollarding is the process of cutting back a tree or shrub to a certain height. It is used in gardening and forestry to control the height and width of a tree, and also to maintain an open crown for...
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Fall is considered the best time to plant trees. August – October are the best months, but you can plant a tree any time before the ground is frozen. In some states like Alabama and...
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Deutzia are beautiful, but underutilized deciduous shrubs that are native to Eastern and Central Asia. They are related to the Hydrangea, but won’t wilt in the summer heat as Hydrangeas are...
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One of the most memorable plants I’ve ever grown was a Lemon Tree that I grew from a seed. One day I was squeezing a lemon slice into my soda and noticed the seeds. I thought to myself,...
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