… Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it should be done immediately after flowering to maintain flower production the next …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… viburnums derive their name from the leaves, which resemble those of the linden tree. It is an upright deciduous shrub that grows to 8 – 10 feet tall and to 6 – 8 feet wide. Creamy white …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: This tiny migrant is most often seen in wooded areas in very early in spring and late in fall. One day in early … ratio and can maintain heat better than a small bird. So the key for a kinglet to keep warm is to cuddle. …
Type: Birding
… flowering shrubs on my property and cut branches to force indoors for late-winter color. What is the best way to do this? A. Branches from most flowering trees or shrubs can be successfully … sharp pruners, and without interfering with the natural shape of the tree, selectively prune 1-foot-long bud-laden branches. Make cross cuts in stem ends or smash the ends of very large …
Type: Plant Info
… Q. Is it true that some viburnums will not be affected by the viburnum leaf beetle? A. Viburnum leaf …
Type: Plant Info
… the base and bend it toward the ground; it will break just below the soil line where the spear is free of fibrous roots. Once harvested, asparagus deteriorates quickly, so it should be …
Type: Plant Info
… greenhouse-grown mums are not hardy and will not survive over the winter. The earlier the mum is planted in your garden, the greater the chance of survival over winter. Mulch newly planted …
Type: Plant Info
… Light pruning of deciduous trees and shrubs can be done this month. Heavy pruning is best done in late winter or very early spring before buds break. Immediately prune back any …
Type: Plant Info
… -- abundant white flowers in spring, edible berries and interesting branch structure/bark. It is considered trouble free and frequently recommended by garden designers. More than one-third of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The shining or hedge cotoneaster is a northern Asia native notable for its lustrous foliage. It can tolerate a wide range of soils …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
