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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One of the most common questions I get from passersby each spring is “why are your Lilacs so full of flowers and mine aren’t”? This question typically has a very simple answer...
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Do you have a favorite shrub that you would like to propagate but you’re unsure how to go about doing it? One of the easiest ways to reproduce a favorite shrub is through a process known as...
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Did you ever think to yourself “I just wish I had some privacy from the world around me or I really wish I didn’t have to look at that electrical box in the backyard”?...
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A frequent question we receive is about pruning shrubs. Proper pruning maintains an attractive shape and keeps the shrub healthy. Pruning thins out branches allowing new growth to receive sunlight...
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