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… when should I prune my trumpet vine (Campsis radicans) ? A. Trumpet vine (Campsis radicans) is a vigorous, deciduous, woody vine. Pruning should be done in the late winter or early spring. For mature plants, trumpet creeper tolerates heavy pruning to control its spread and maintain a desired size. Prune annually, spur-pruning lateral shoots back to within two or three buds of the main stems. Remove weak and diseased growth. Renovate by …
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… Japanese bugbane is, in fact, native to woods and forest margins in China and Korea as well. The leaves often emerge purple in the spring, maturing to green. Then in late summer come the spires of bloom reaching up to 5-feet high, with pink buds …
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… The royal paintbrush ( Haemanthus albiflos ) is native to southern Africa, where it can be found in a range of habitats from temperate mountain slopes to rocky sea coasts. The evergreen, leathery leaves are resistant to salt spray, and the plant …
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… large, pendulous bell-like flowers top out the gray-green foliage on this hardy bulb native to the higher elevations in the Middle East. It was discovered in 1585 and has been featured in … display use will flower well in a sunny position in average soils. However, if naturalization is desired, greater attention to the soil and growing conditions are required. Very well-drained yet moisture-retentive soils …
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… The emerging red foliage of Liset crabapple changes to bronze-green as the season progresses. Bright crimson red buds open to rose red flowers; the fruit is burgundy colored. Crabapples are small flowering trees that provide a showy display in the …
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… red buds all up and down every branch. Then from mid-spring into summer, the buds open to reveal bright pinkish-red flowers. And this bush is no fragile beauty. It's hardy to Zone 3, meaning it can handle winter temperatures down to -40. <p>Bees, butterflies, and …
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… and blue colors present at the same time before turning blue-black in September. This shrub is a native plant and can grow to 12' in the wild. Fall foliage ranges from orange-red to crimson to purple. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well …
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… This is a compact, deciduous shrub that will grow to a height of 6’ with a similar spread. It can maintain its rounded shape with very little pruning. It blooms in mid- to late May with clusters of white flowers that give way to red fruit in the fall. These persist …
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… This class is a continuing practice designed to be taken in multiple, consecutive sessions. It explores ways … based on the interests of participants. In addition, you will learn simple energy treatments to help friends and family. Prerequisite: Optimize Your Energy I or instructor approval. Devi …
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