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Native plants…

Posted by plantsman On November - 18 - 2009

are often the most hardy.

Be sure to research the…

Posted by plantsman On November - 18 - 2009

the mature height of your trees and shrubs before planting. Plants which become too large for its location may require excessive pruning.

deadheading rhododendrons…

Posted by plantsman On November - 18 - 2009

allows the plant to spending its energy on creating numerous buds for the following spring.

Avoid fertilizing…

Posted by plantsman On November - 18 - 2009

roses during fall and winter.

Bare rooted…

Posted by plantsman On November - 18 - 2009

trees and shrubs should be soaked in water for hours before planting.

Groundcovers such as…

Posted by plantsman On November - 18 - 2009

vinca and ivy are ideal for low maintenance gardens.

Prune summer flowering…

Posted by plantsman On November - 17 - 2009

shrubs in spring before they flower.

Hydrangeas…

Posted by plantsman On November - 16 - 2009

add interesting and long lasting flowers in the garden. Some varieties fade late in the season to pale lavender or pink.

Lavender flowers can…

Posted by plantsman On November - 16 - 2009

be taken indoors and dried for their fragrance.

Avoid planting invasive species. They’re…

Posted by plantsman On November - 16 - 2009

very difficult to control and will spread through your garden.