I have a beautiful rose bush 7’ tall by 6’ wide. The beetles loved it and were killing it. The bush will bloom first in mid May - beetles would arrive every year mid June. My fix - after the first flowering and pollination- when i see the first beetles arrive - - I surround th...
Trim so that the bottom of the hedge is wider than the top of the hedge. It will allow sunlight to reach the lower branches, which helps the hedge grow strong and full. If you have tall hedges, a ladder is handy for trimming them to the desired height. Step 4: Remove the tarp and...
When pruned poorly, the woody growth of a yew becomes more visible than its foliage, which is a shame, because the yew’s foliage is quite beautiful. This is true especially when left to grow a little thick on top – the new foliage develops a light green color and sways gently in th...
Before buying, research how tall each plant can get and how wide its branches may spread. Think about how wide you want your hedge to be. A good thickness is two lines of staggered plants, which creates excellent cover and gives the trees and shrubs room to grow as they should. Take in...
This is a slow-growing species initially, but the growth picks up after a few years. ‘Plum Pine’s’ ultimate heightcan reach up to 40’ or taller. In their native habitat, they grow over 100’ tall! Weeping Podocarpus The weeping Podocarpus resembles a fluffy green cloud, transitioning ...
Decorating a Room with Vertical Tension in mind When most people go to decorate a room with a tall ceiling, they seem to arrange their furniture and decorative accessories around the bottom half of the space. A lot of their choices for decorations seem to behorizontal format(wider than tall)...
a favorite among landscapers and gardeners for their ability to be pruned into attractive shapes, much like bonsai trees. These plants grow straight and upward naturally to reach tall heights up to 50 feet, and when combined with their dense leaf growth, they're an excellent choice for ...
Tall hedges are difficult to maintain, particularly at the top. Clipping with the top of the hedge at waist height is the least exhausting position to work in. Scaffold towers can be used to get you into the correct position, but you need space to manoeuvre them. It may be more convenien...
Some remaining movement in the upper part of the tree is fine, it does not have to be held rigidly, and in fact that is not a good idea. A stake high up into the tree is normally not necessary and can do more long-term harm than good. If you have used stakes, remove them after...
After a pause he said, ‘You look like a giant.’ ‘And how does that make you feel?’ I asked.‘It makes me feel like killing you.’ Alone in the room with him I glanced at my watch. ‘Well, I think it’s time for lunch,’ I offered cheerfully. ‘Why don’t you pop back...