… Veitch Boston Ivy is a creeping climber that reaches a maximum height of 45 feet. It requires full sun to partial … with moderate moisture conditions. Although its blooms are insignificant, the blue-black fruit in the fall is attractive to birds. The plant can be for a screen. …
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… Japanese red pine is a rounded compact pine with red-brown branches and olive-green needles. The buds are surrounded by short needles. It grows to 3.5 by 1.5 feet at maturity. Plant in full sun; it is useful as a screen or low hedge or as a specimen plant. …
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… partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has white blooms that attract butterflies in May and June followed by red and black fruit. It is a ground cover and is attractive to birds. …
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… noticed that some of my evergreens have become discolored. Should I be concerned? A: It is normal for the foliage of some evergreens, such as arborvitae ( Thuja ) and boxwood ( Buxus ), to change color in cold weather. The different color of the foliage in such species is not indicative of a pathogen or cultural disorder; it is a normal response to …
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… We know spring has arrived in northern climes when we see the cheery yellow blooms of the ubiquitous forsythias in April. Named after William Forsyth, one of the founders of the Royal Horticultural Society in … poor soils and varying moisture, but the flower buds may be tender on older cultivars. Pruning is best done immediately after flowering, giving new growth time to form flower buds. Never shear …
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… garden, and kitchen waste? Make your own compost—it can do magic for your garden. Compost is simply a mixture of soil and pieces of plants that have decomposed to the point of being … from diseases and pests. How to make compost The most efficient compost pile is arranged in layers with fairly uniform distribution of organic material. Since few home gardeners have all … nitrogen is not usually necessary since these wastes break down quickly. Nine cubic feet, in a neat pile or container, is a good, manageable size for a backyard compost heap. Begin the …
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… ’Regal Shields’ is a new hybrid elephant ear that gets its dramatic coloring from its father, 'Black Velvet', and … strongly marked with light green veins. Alocasias are jungle understory plants that originated in Asia and are now grown in tropical gardens worldwide. As understory plants, they’re happiest in part shade, though Regal …
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… American Alumroot 'Bressingham Bronze' is a lovely variation of an attractive native plant. At maturity it will be approximately 12 … height to 24 inches and add an interesting lacy effect. The large lobed leaves are deep purple in color and remain richly colored all season long, in sun and in shade. In milder climates the foliage will remain attractive though the winter. It …
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… 'Chuckles' is a floribunda rose, which means the flowers grow abundantly in clusters, starting in June. Introduced in 1958 in Canada, so you know it's proven itself very hard indeed. The …
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… In the Victorian-era language of flowers, a bunch of violets meant faithfulness. In the language … thriving. If he sees yellow nutsedge, he knows to check for poorly draining soil. The nutsedge is an indicator weed, whose presence can indicate a condition that might be a problem for your … or at least choose plants that like their feet wet. Maybe that low place in the lawn is a good site for a river birch. Weeds that can indicate poorly draining soil, such as clay, include …
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