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Shrub Garden

Much has been written about creating lower maintenance gardens by cutting back on annuals and perennials in favor of flowering shrubs. If you choose your shrubs wisely, with thought given to heights, foliage textures and bloom times, you can create a lovely layout and even have plenty of flowering branches...

Posted to Growing Wise (Weblog) by Elisabeth on 05-20-2008
How long can bareroot plants be kept out of the gound?

Bareroot plants can be safely kept out of the ground for several months if properly cared for. Woody and fleshy rooted plants store and keep well. Wait until the plants leaves have dropped in the fall and then dig the plants up after a hard freeze, but before the ground is frozen. Carefully wash as much...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by Bill-nhn on 04-29-2008
Why do my Hydrangea flowers change colors?

We often get the question about Hydrangea flower color when someone purchases a red flowering Hydrangea and the flower fades to purple. Soils are usually the key ingredient to flower color in Hydrangeas. Soil acidity or alkalinity will change the color of Hydrangea blooms. You can change the color back...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by Bill-nhn on 01-17-2008

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