When to Trim Barberry Bushes How to Trim Beach Roses How to Prune Iceberg Roses The first few steps in pruning roses are uniform across rose species. They involve cleanup work. Clean all dead leaves from the plant and from the ground. This is important to prevent the plant from getting...
Forsythia requires evenly moist, but not waterlogged, soil throughout the growing season. An annual application of 1 inch of fresh compost covered with a 2-inch layer of compost is sufficient to conserve moisture, control weeds and supply a low level amount of nutrients throughout the growing s...
If you haven’t already trimmed and edged the sidewalks and along the driveway, do that. Then, blow off the hard surfaces like sidewalks and driveways with a leafblower. You’ll want to blow the yard and even out any large clumps of grass so they are more evenly distributed. This will...
Flower gardens are a great way to turn your yard into a relaxing and beautiful retreat. And creating them is not as hard as you might think. This guide leads you through everything you need to know to start a flower garden in your own backyard, even if you’re a beginner gardener. Wh...
–Trim trees and clip bushes: Keeping vegetation away from the fence is essential for maintaining its integrity and preventing damage from animals or insects. –Remove piles of leaves: Leaves can cause rot in wooden fences if they are not removed regularly, so make sure to clear them away bef...
You can start harvesting rosemary once the plant has enough growth to spare. Trim sprigs as needed, cutting just above a leaf node to encourage new growth. Avoid harvesting more than one-third of the plant's growth at a time, as it can stress the plant. ...
My mother emailed me last week to ask if she was using the word “nor” correctly, which brings us to today’s post: the use of either or and neither nor.
In the 1950s, Friesen developed the unified hydraulic jacking system that is used to evenly raise most buildings, and over his career, he earned four records in the book of Guinness World Records [source: Marck]. Frequently Asked Questions What are the common reasons for moving heavy buildings...
When selecting your fir or spruce branches, choose ones that are full and healthy-looking. Trim any uneven ends or stray needles to give them a tidy appearance. 6 | Place the magnolia and holly branches Cut the magnolia branch, leaving a long enough stem so it can be easily inserted into...
Sprinkle the fertilizer on the soil evenly, starting 6 inches from the base of the trunk and extending out to the area under the outer branch tips. Water the area well after spreading the fertilizer. Trimming and Shearing If needed, trim or shear Japanese boxwood in the spring after the las...