The technique of “rejuvenation pruning” will bring an unruly lilac back to a manageable size. The preferred time for rejuvenation pruning is just before bud break in early spring (late March, early April) but it can be done any time in the spring or summer. In the first year, cut one...
Easily cultivated, this shrub’s lush deciduous leaves are best suited to loose, moist soil in the shade of tall trees or on the north side of the house. Hydrangea‘Alpengluhen (Glowing Embers)’ Hydrangea‘Alpengluhen (Glowing Embers)’ (S-0746) Each $15.25 In cultivation for more ...
They are planted on the east side of my house and start getting shade from 11am . They were also planted with fertilizer and extra compost to improve the soil conditions . The plants are still blooming but not lasting long before the petals start turning brown. Any ideas what I might be...
US, and surrounding areas. We are in USDA hardiness zone 7 with an average annual minimum temperature of 0 to 10 degrees F (-17.8 to -12.2 C). In January of 2014, the weather for the suburbs of Philadelphia, where Carolyn’s Shade Gardens is located...
In zone 7, it is best to plant in the spring to ensure they have plenty of time to settle in before winter. In the future, you could also plant gardenias in pots so they can be outside during the summer months and then brought indoors for winter. Reply nancy (not verified) 2 ...