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Invest in a quality pair of…

Posted by plantsman On November - 16 - 2009

garden gloves for pruning roses, raspberries and other thorny shrubs.

Healthy soil reduces the risk…

Posted by plantsman On November - 16 - 2009

of pests and disease, thus reducing the need for harmful pesticides.

Avoid allowing ivy to…

Posted by plantsman On November - 16 - 2009

grow up into the limbs of your trees.

Red twig dogwoods…

Posted by plantsman On November - 16 - 2009

and other shrubs with colorful bark make an excellent addition to the winter garden.

A five percent increase…

Posted by plantsman On November - 16 - 2009

in organic material quadruples the soil’s ability to store water.

Evergreens…

Posted by plantsman On November - 15 - 2009

are ideal for adding year-round color in the garden. They’re also quite useful when creating screens for privacy.

The silhouettes of trees and shrubs…

Posted by plantsman On November - 14 - 2009

become prominent features in the garden during the winter months. Keep this in mind when preparing a planting plan.

Berry producing…

Posted by plantsman On November - 13 - 2009

shrubs attract wildlife and provide color to the landscape in winter.

Avoid adding too much…

Posted by plantsman On November - 12 - 2009

organic matter when planting. It may discourage root growth beyond the original hole.

Plants which are borderline…

Posted by plantsman On November - 11 - 2009

hardy will do best in a protected and south facing location, such as against a stonewall, as these will be the sunniest and warmest.