You may need to alternate between cutting and pulling before sufficiently loosening the shrub. If you have large roots sticking out of the ground after removal, use your mattock to cut them out of the hole. When you dig up the bush at the roots, you’ll take care of the whole plant, ...
How long your shrubs live depends on the type of shrub you have, the care you provide, and the elements they’re exposed to. Understanding these factors is essential to getting the most life out of your shrubs so they can add structure and visual appeal to your outdoor space. Genetics in...
Overwatering can cause root rot, and if your shrubs are close to a city street, road salt buildup can be fatal. To remove a bush or shrub, dig out from the base of the plant, including the roots, and be prepared to remove an extensive root system on large, old shrubs. Be sure ...
and then the stem will develop a black canker. This can result in girdling and dead branches. While you can prune off the branches, any remaining tissue with canker will not expand with the growing branches, and a crack will form. Fungicides have not been proven to be effective...
invasive plants.Japanese knotweed removal is challenging because of its tenacious nature. This shrublike, semi-woody perennial has bamboo-like stems that reach up to 10 feet in height. It grows through solid masonry foundations and its roots penetrate up to 6 feet deep and spread as much as ...
Follow these expert tips for hydrangea care—whether they’re in a vase, potted, or in the ground—for beautiful blooms all season long. Learning how to take care of hydrangeas isn’t difficult. These hydrangea care guidelines came straight from the pros
The gardenia is a tender evergreen shrub with amazingly fragrant flowers and shiny, dark-green leaves. A native of the tropics, it tends to need a bit of extra care to grow its best. Here’s how to plant, grow, and care for gardenias in your garden or home!
How deep should a majesty palm be planted? Planting Outdoors Pick a place outdoors that gets moderate to light sun. Dig ahole twice the width of the palm's current container. Make the hole deep enough to accommodate the root ball, but not much deeper. This tree needs a wide hole, not...
Potentilla, also called shrubby cinquefoil or bush cinquefoil, is one of the most popular landscape shrubs. It is valued for its long bloom time, exceptional hardiness, and carefree nature. Tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions, this sturdy plant stands up to drought, air pollution, ...
planted below grade can easily succumb to root rot ordisease. In my book, it’s always better to plant a tree or shrub slightly high and allow the area to drain than for a plant to sit in a bowl and collect excess water. More plants die from over-watering (drowning) than under ...