How to plant trees and shrubs.Gives advice on gardening. Suggestion to seek inexpensive professional help; Timing for the plantings; Planting bushes; Planting ball and burlap trees; Materials and equipments needed.HenkeniusMerleEBSCO_AspPopular Mechanics...
Planting in spring or fall makes it easier for the plants to settle in. Many favor fall as the best time to plant shrubs, as well as trees. Summer is fine but just know that the plants will have to be watered more and settling in may take a bit longer....
Learn to grow shrub roses, which combine all of the best characteristics of roses into a beautiful, low-maintenance plant.
In my experience, there are seven key steps to ensure full establishment of newly planted trees and shrubs. And fall is the absolute very best time to get them in the ground. Simply stated, if you want to give your plants the best chance of establishing in the landscape by next spring, ...
Take into account their flowering and berry-producing habits so they are scattered equally through the hedge and not all clustered in one spot leaving the rest of the hedge bare for months at a time. You may also wish to plant colorful shorter shrubs along the front, in which case consider...
I think for most casual houseplant growers, this method is attractive because it is a challenge. Something new to try after you’ve mastered growing houseplants the old-fashioned way. And quite possibly a pandemic project to provide a distraction after being cooped up in the house for months ...
Learn how to plant, grow, and prune your lilacs, one of the most carefree spring-flowering shrubs and provide a sweet, haunting fragrance, too!
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 chance you’ll unwittingly spread the disease. How to Prune Flowering Shr...
Add mulch, but don't let it touch the stems. As with most shrubs, it's best to plant spirea in the fall. Spirea is listed in the Invasive Plant Atlas for the United States, where it is described as being on the invasive species lists of several states in the Northeast and the ...
When planting masses of shrubs, perennials, or other plant materials, avoid planting in linear blocks. Instead, vary the shapes and sizes of the masses, with some being long and narrow, others short and rounded or curved. Interweave and overlap masses to create an organic arrangement. Remember...