The pear is a hardwood tree and is often grown from seed. However, starting a pear tree from a cutting is not terribly difficult, although more than one attempt may be needed before you achieve success. Always take your cuttings from new growth, never old and woody growth. Also keep in ...
Lilacs are a popular flowering bush grown in many parts of the world, including the United States. Native to Asia and Europe, these perennial flowers come in a wide array of colors such as lilac, white, blue and pink. According to North Dakota State University, germinating lilac seeds is a...
‘Little Lady’ (Syringa x) is a compact lilac that matures to 4 to 5 feet tall and wide with dark pink buds that open to lilac-pink flowers. Hardy in Zones 2 to 7. ‘New Age Lavender’ and ‘New Age White’ (Syringa vulgaris) are super-compact, growing from 4 to 5 feet tall ...
Be sure to include any feeder roots that may have sprouted from it below the surface. Plant the sucker 6-8 inches deep in a pot with potting mix or directly in the ground. Keep your new lilac moist but not wet, and make sure it gets plenty of sun. It’ll likely be a couple of ...
Ceanothus, or ‘California Lilac’, is a beautiful and eye-catching perennial shrub. The vivid and prolific blooms are usually blue, but white and pink varieties are available too. This large bush is easy to grow in the UK – read on for everything you need to know about growing this ...
When I take my kids to the park, and see a beautiful rose bush, I pinch off pieces and root and plant and grow them. also if you know anyone who has any plants that spread on their own, sometimes they will let you dig up a small one and let it spread for you. I did that ...
Here are a few species thatcan handlerejuvenation pruning: Caveat: Recommendations may vary by climate or variety of plant. Ask your local Cooperative Extension agent for more information before you cut your beloved bush to the ground. ✓ Lilac ...
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 to correct any environmental issues if possible; if not, put the new shrub in a better spot. Then be sure to stay ...
Rabbits tend to avoid some of the same plants as deer and Japanese beetles. If you’d like to control all these pests, check our list ofdeer-resistant plantsand thebest and worst plants for Japanese beetlesto know which plants might do best. Choose plants such as forsythia, lilac bush, ...
You’ll need to use pruners or other cutting tools, such as loppers, to thin a shrub. Look for some of the oldest stems and use your tool to remove them at the base of the bush. Be sure to remove some from the center of the plant to encourage good air circulation and allow more...