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		<title>Viburnums</title>
		<link>http://gardenleap.com/2010/01/08/viburnums/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:13:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Viburnums are a wide ranging, popular garden shrub with over 120 varieties. Some viburnums, such as the arrowwood or maple-leaf, are ideal for the woodland garden. Others have a more formal feel such as the Korean spice or burkwood varieties and are suitable for shrub borders and specimen plants.  Viburnums are a very low maintenance, [...]


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		<title>Shrubs For Acidic Soils</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:35:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>plantsman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here in New England soils are quite acidic in part due to the pine and oak forests. When the leaves and needles of these trees break down the resulting organic matter raises the acidity of the soil. This post lists a few beautiful shrubs which  are tolerant acidic soil.

Heather (Calluna vulgaris) is a low [...]


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		<title>Hydrangeas For The Summer Garden</title>
		<link>http://gardenleap.com/2009/12/28/hydrangeas-for-the-summer-garden/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:39:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>plantsman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A common concern among gardeners is that there seems to be a lack of color in the landscape during late summer. There are, however, quite a few late blooming shrubs and hydrangeas, with their wonderful flowers, are perhaps the most beautiful.

Hydrangeas do best in part shade (preferably afternoon shade) and rich organic soil. Hydrangeas also [...]


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		<title>10 More Native Shrubs For The Garden</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>plantsman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Native shrubs are among some of the easiest to grow, useful and most beautiful plants available to the gardener. This list of native shrubs for the garden is a continuation of a previous post on the same subject.
Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) blooms in spring with white flowers. Flowers are followed by blue berries, which ripen [...]


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		<title>Variegated Evergreen Shrubs</title>
		<link>http://gardenleap.com/2009/12/13/variegated-evergreen-shrubs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:54:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Evergreen shrubs provide the garden with year-round color and interest. Variegated varieties are perfect for brightening up a shady landscape. Some of the most popular varieties include Euonymus, Holly, and Arborvitae.
Wintercreeper Euonymus (Euonymus fortunei ‘Gracillimus’) is a creeping evergreen shrub with colorful white, green, and purple leaves. Clusters of insignificant, green flowers appear in May [...]


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		<title>Variegated Deciduous Shrubs</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 21:41:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Deciduous variegated shrubs are an effect way to brighten up shady areas of the garden.
Variegated Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Variegata’) has beautiful blue or pink lacecap flowers but is commonly planted in the landscape for its striking variegated foliage. Perfect in the shrub border or grouped together with other hydrangeas..

Variegated Viburnum (Viburnum lantana ‘Variegata’) has large [...]


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		<title>10 Native Shrubs For The Garden</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 21:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>plantsman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Native species of shrubs are under utilized in the garden. Many native plants are beautiful and easy to grow. The following are few prized native shrubs which are perfect for the garden.
Common Witchhazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a desiduous shrub with fragrant yellow flowers that open in late October or early November. It takes a full [...]


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		<title>8 Beautiful Specimen Evergreens</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:48:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>plantsman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mugo Pine (Pinus mugo &#8216;Rock Garden&#8217;) is a true dwarf variety. Many mugo pines have an unpredictable grow rate and size, this variety however has been propagated to remain a dwarf. This mugo pine is a low-growing, spreading evergreen. It has dark green, stiff needles that are 2-3 inches long. Its easy to grow as [...]


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		<title>6 More Specimen Shrubs</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:47:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>plantsman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Golden Rain Tree (Koelreuteria paniculata) produces golden blossoms which hang elegantly from its branches. Long colorful seed pods form in the fall. The unique look of the golden rain tree makes it ideal to plant as a specimen tree in the landscapes.

Weeping Willow (Salix babylonica) has long, graceful leaves and a pronounced weeping habit make [...]


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		<title>Gardening With Evergreens</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:20:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>plantsman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Evergreen shrubs have a place almost any garden. As hedges they add structure to a formal garden. Those with unique form are wonderful accent plants and add to the garden off season interest. Evergreens are also quite practical as they can be used to create privacy as a screen or to protect more fragile plants [...]


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