March 13th, 2009 We’ve all seen them – shrubs that grow against a house, twisting the plant into a grotesque monster that hides windows and damages siding. Often, people only consider the mature height of a shrub or tree when the mature width should also be considered. Plant shrubs far enough away from building foundations to allow [...]
March 7th, 2009 Yesterday was absolutely beautiful here! Sunny, warm (over 50F), a few clouds now and then, a good breeze to help dry the soil. Amazing for early March! A tour of our garden revealed many surprises. Tulips, daffodils, narcissus and Siberian irises are all peaking through the soil. Under the mulch of leaves, perennials [...]
February 19th, 2009 Spring is just around the corner! Time to spend a few moments thinking about your gardens and what changes are to be made. Not sure? Here are a few points to help you get started. Are there any overgrown shrubs that need to be removed or cut back? For example, that huge juniper [...]
