from the heat in the summer and the cold in the winter.
Red twig dogwoods…
On November - 16 - 2009
and other shrubs with colorful bark make an excellent addition to the winter garden.
Evergreens…
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…
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…
On November - 13 - 2009
shrubs attract wildlife and provide color to the landscape in winter.
During dry spells…
On November - 10 - 2009
provide your tress and shrubs with a slow and steady supply of water rather than a quick short dose.
Specimen trees and shrubs should…
On November - 7 - 2009
be placed where they’ll be noticed most.
Summer Blooming Shrubs
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A misconception among gardeners is that once the spring has ended there are only a few flowering shrubs to chose from. While there are fewer shrubs in bloom during summer the ones which do flower provide stunning (hydrangea), fragrant (mockorange) flowers. The following are some popular, easy to grow choices.
Hydrangeas prefer…
On November - 27 - 2008
a bit of afternoon shade, especially during hot summer days.
Lilac, viburnum and summersweet are…
On November - 26 - 2008
wonderful shrubs which can add color and fragrance to the garden.
