Plant a dogwood tree in fertile, well-draining soil with lots of organic matter and a slightly acidic pH. The dogwood tree provides beautiful blooms in early spring, so plant it where you can see and appreciate it. Its pollen is particularly attractive to pollinators, while its fruit is ...
Prune the kousa dogwood branch by branch. Make each cut back to a branch joint rather than using a shearing technique. You don't want to destroy the naturally beautiful form of the tree. Keep in mind the age of the tree — columnar when planted, vase-shaped when young, more spreading w...
this tree is a popular choice in many Pacific Northwest coast gardens. In spring, alongsideJapanese maplesand evergreen trees, they are perfect companions torhododendrons and azaleas. Below find information how to plant dogwoods, tips on dogwood tree care ...
You should also pick asmall, slow-growing ‘sewer safe’ tree. A few sewer safe trees include: Amur Maple Paperbark Maple Serviceberry Fringetree Flowering Dogwood Cypress According toClemson University, you shouldn’t plant any of these fast growing trees near the sewer line: ...
Nectar and flowering plant options for your butterfly border (Image credit: Getty/Jacky Parker Photography) In addition to host plants, consider incorporating small to medium-sized trees in your backyard. Many of the best native dogwood trees, for example, produce attractive flowers early in the ...
The slug damage on this bok choy plant is evidenced by its holes and ragged edges. Photo Credit: GrowVeg.com. Gardening Products Control and Prevention Remove Hiding Places for Slugs and Snails The first step towards a more manageable slug population is to remove hiding places from within and...
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Plant type: Deciduous shrub Zones: 3 to 8 Height: 5 to 6 feet tall and wide Structural appeal: The vibrant winter color and upright structure of this native dogwood make it an excellent candidate for a middle or back of the border focal point. The upright branching structure also helps to...
Prune out the oldest dogwood branches in late winter or early spring. Dead or damaged stems on all shrubs can be removed at any time of the year. But if you suspect disease, Ball recommends waiting until the plant — and the disease — are in their dormant season. There’ll be less ...
Shrubs like ninebark, dogwood, dappled willow, and vibernum can all easily regrow after buds or branches have been eaten. These kinds of plants can give rabbits something to nibble on when other resources are low, keeping them away from vulnerable trees. ...