Old nursery lore has it that you should dig a $10 hole for a $5 tree, the point being the importance of making a generous hole and planting a tree right. More than once I’ve gone on a tree-buying spree, only to get the plants home and remember that the work has just begun; … [Read more...]
Japanese Maples for the Home Landscape
The typical Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) grows fifteen-to-twenty-five feet high, with an equal or greater spread. In the landscape it is grown as a small, single stemmed tree or a large, multi-stemmed shrub. The many different cultivars available through nurseries and garden … [Read more...]
Dogwood Trees for the Home Landscape
Flowering dogwoods signal early spring in the eastern United States. With their bright white flowers (which are actually bracts) and distinctive branching habit, the flowering dogwood is a native tree that is a welcome sight in the home landscape. While the flowering dogwood … [Read more...]
Gardening Tips for Bonsai Care
Bonsai Soil The soil you will need for a bonsai tree depends on the variety of tree you are trying to grow. Check its soil requirements before placing it in any soil. Some trees prefer acidic soil while others need neutral pHs. Flowering species will need richer soil to produce … [Read more...]
How to Grow Spirea Shrubs
If you are looking for an attractive ornamental shrub to accent your garden, you may want to consider planting spireas. Easy to grow and maintain, there are almost 100 spirea species to choose from. Some varieties work well as hedges, while others make great border … [Read more...]