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Easy Care Evergreens

Posted by plantsman On November - 16 - 2009

pine-treeEvergreen shrubs are an important element of any garden and are often the most important part of a landscape design. Deciding what to plant is often difficult so to help determine what would work best in your garden study the site conditions of your garden. Refer to the plant hardiness maps to find out what will grow best for you. The following are some great low maintenance shrubs which are easy to grow and care for.

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Mulch protects tree and shrub roots…

Posted by plantsman On November - 16 - 2009

from the heat in the summer and the cold in the winter.

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.

During dry spells…

Posted by plantsman 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…

Posted by plantsman On November - 7 - 2009

be placed where they’ll be noticed most.

7 Spring Flowering Trees

Posted by plantsman On February - 15 - 2009

magnoliaThough it is still winter, most gardeners are thinking of spring so for a little taste of what’s to come here’s a list of 5 more great spring flowering trees.

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In addition to berries,…

Posted by plantsman On November - 11 - 2008

seed pods and unique bark can prove interest to the winter landscape.

Incorporate into your garden…

Posted by plantsman On November - 10 - 2008

plants with berries or seed pods for winter interest.