Bluebeard shrubs grow to be about 4 feet tall and this is one of the many flower bushes that are super easy to grow! It'll last in the heat, the cold and even if you forget to water it. It's a shrub that actually blooms in the late summer and the blooms are amazing!
Later in the spring, new growth can be trimmed back to the nearest joint, if desired. Keep in mind that forsythia blooms on old wood, so this year’s growth will produce flowers next spring. Old, neglected forsythias can be rejuvenated by pruning them back to within 3 to 4 inches of ...
-Wildlife Friendly: The orange-red fruit produced by the Dwarf Burning Bush is not only visually appealing but also serves as a food source forwinter wildlife. -Decorative Hedging: These plants are perfect for creatingliving fence hedgesor asfoundation plants, providing structure and color to your...
you need to prune them each year. Pruning lilac bushes is a very important part of growing and caring for Lilacs. While some varieties only grow 4 to 8 feet, others can reach up to 30 feet tall. Most Lilac bushes will grow more than 10 feet. Pruning not only helps with shape and ap...
Pick only berries that are fully black. Mature berries are plump yet firm, a deep black color, and pull freely from the plant without a yank. Berries do not ripen after being picked. Once blackberries start to ripen, they must be picked often—every couple of days. ...
English Lavender is a classic fragrant plant that never goes out of style. Not only does it look beautiful, but its lovely scent is good for more than your enjoyment. You can use lavender to keep mosquitoes out of your house by bringing some inside. ...
Sharp:Dull tools are not only frustrating to work with, a cut that leaves the wood torn or ripped can expose the plant to insects and disease. In contrast, a clean cut will heal quickly and properly. If you can’t sharpen them yourself, ask your local small engine repair shop if they...
What delight to visit the Chicago Botanic Garden again in June! And what good fortune that it’s only a 5-minute drive from my son’s home. Right now would be a great time to visit to see LIGHTSCAPE if you’re anywhere near Chicago!
Osiria Rose carecan be a bit of a challenge. Not only is this rose with its white center and rimmed edges quite hard to find here in the USA, it also tends to be a bit on the weak side. The beauty and fragrance of this rose makes it worth the extra time and patience that it re...
Here’s how to get the most out of your late winter bouquet. Choose branches with plump buds 2 to 4 weeks before normal bloom time. Cut branches at least 12 to 18 inches long at a 45-degree angle to help stems absorb water. Trim off lower flower buds and side shoots that would ...