Plant Eastern wahoo where it gets at least six hours of sunlight every day for best effect. Hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 to 7, the (unpruned) shrub can grow up to 15 feet tall and 10 feet wide, so plan accordingly when spacing it. Eastern wahoo can...
How to prune boxwood: When trimming boxwood, don’t overdo it. While a nice, compact bush may look healthy on the outside, that dense outer foliage (caused from over pruning) can keep air and light from getting to the inner part of the plant. Thin the outer growth annually so that ai...
Rejuvenate an older shrub by selectively removing up to 1/3 of the oldest branches distributed throughout the shrub. Take each branch down to the crown of the plant, being sure to collect and discard the cuttings.
The shrub also benefits from a 2- to 4-inch layer of organic mulch, such as pine needles or shredded bark, around its base. The mulch retains soil moisture and discourages weeds. After breaking down, it also boosts the soil's organic content and -- critical for your plant's health -...
“ragweed,” the plant everyone loves to hate, or that I repeatedly responded with an enthusiastic “Yes!” when asked: “Does it spread?” My fellow gardeners, trained to panic in the face of plants that refuse to be kept down, backed away in terror, eyeing the pots as they would a...
If a bush, what shape are you looking for? This decision is really entirely up to you, because the camellia is a most obliging plant and can be trained to create an espalier, a bush or a tree in most cases. Get to Work Plan to remove from one-third to one-half of your bush—ou...
Bush thickening (shrub encroachment) is a major ecological and economic threat in southern African savannas. Different types and intensities of bush control (BC) are applied to counteract and mitigate bush thickening. However, woody vegetation response to BC and possible ecological side effects can ...
Plant a boxwood shrub in a location that receives partial shade or full sun in the morning only. Water consistently, once a week, to keep the soil moist, but not soggy. In warmer weather, watering more often maybe necessary to avoid the soil drying out. ...
Any small tree, bush or shrub is always a tasty nibble as they pass by. Any bush or tree is beneficial when they need to rub the velvet off their antlers. I invaded their territory, so I abide them & am careful what & where I plant anything. July 1, 2019 by Pam Deer…like ...
Oleander, Nerium oleander, is a flowering shrub that grows well in climates with mild winters with few or no frosts and freezes. Oleander shrubs typically grow 8 to 12 feet tall, gaining 1 to 2 feet of growth each year. They blossom in large, showy flowe