Loropetalum looks best when allowed to grow to its full size and naturally graceful shape, though it can also tolerate heavy pruning into formal hedging or topiaries. Since loropetalum blooms on old wood, wait
If you have a vegetable garden, berry bush, or fruit tree in your yard, it could be another major food source for your local raccoons. You probably don’t want to get rid of your garden just to prevent raccoons, but you can put up a barrier to keep them away. The most effective wa...
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 ...
Cutting long stems gives you more flexibility when decorating with them later. Once they’re dried, you can trim the stems shorter to fit your arrangement but can’t add length back. It’s always better to have longer stems to work with! And really, that’s the only firm rules when it...
In late winter or early spring, trim out no more than one-third of the oldest branches at the base. This can be repeated every few years. Soil: Weigela grows best in moderately acidic to slightly alkaline soil, with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5. Soil should be moist and well-draining. ...
At once divisive and admirable, a well-groomed moustache is an enticing proposition and one that happens to be trending. Embrace the '70s and grow your own with help from our comprehensive guide
How to Grow Better Tomatoes By: Cynthia Sandberg Tomatoes are the number one edible plant people grow in their yards. Unfortunately, many people think you just plop a plant in the ground and with water it will grow. If you’re...
Forsythia bushesdelight us each spring with their burst ofcheery yellow flowers. This deciduous perennial bush has arching branches with flowers that come before the leaves appear. The forsythia flower bursts into bloom well ahead of mostearly spring blooming plants. I get to enjoy it even before...
Sure, the plant will fit in your desired spot okay but you will have lost the shape of the forsythia bush that is just as important as those pretty flowers. Tips for Pruning Forsythia bushes. Keep these size and growth habits in mind when planting and then you’ll be ready to trim fors...
To create a clean slate for your flower bed, you also must remove shrubs from the area. Shrub and bush removal costs around $380 to $1,170, depending on the quantity and size of the bushes.Concrete removalAre you installing your garden bed in a location where there’s an existing ...