Before purchasing and planting perennials, here are ten helpful tips to assist you in garden planning: Perennials die back to the ground in fall or winter and regrow from plant crowns or roots the following spring. Most perennials should be divided when they are dormant: Spring bloomers in the fall and Fall bloomers in the […]
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Ten Grow Facts About Perennials
Posted by Hugh on March 4th, 2018
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Comments Off on Ten Grow Facts About PerennialsWhy No Fruit On My Tree?
Posted by Hugh on March 1st, 2018
Why trees fail to bear fruit or only produce fruit every other year? There are 8 common reasons: Excessive Tree Vigor – Primary cause is over-fertilizing and/or over-pruning fruit trees. Heavy applications of nitrogen will stimulate excessive growth at the expense of flower production. A nearby fertilized lawn may supply too much nitrogen to adjacent fruit […]
Posted in acidic soil, Aggressive grower, Apple tree, Asian Pears, Bees and other pollinators, Biennial bearing, Cherries, Dwarf rootstocks, Edible fruits, Fertilizing plants, Fruits & Vegetables, Insect (Pest) Problems, Landscape ideas, Peach, Pear (Pyrus spp.), Pesticide recommendations, plant nutrition, Planting tips, Plum, Pollination needs, Pruning, winter hardiness, Winter Protection Comments Off on Why No Fruit On My Tree?Fifteen Garden Perennials Which You Can’t Kill (Or Almost)
Posted by Hugh on February 26th, 2018
Here is a list of flowering perennials that need little care after planting. Ornamental grasses and ferns are not listed here. One steadfast rule that you must follow if this group of plants are to work for you: “choose the right plant for the right site”. Shady plants in full sun and terrestrial plants in swampy ground […]
Posted in acidic soil, Astilbe (false spirea), Baptisia (wild indigo), Barrenwort (Epimedium), Bees and other pollinators, Beneficial insects, Container growing, Coreopsis, Cranesbill (Geranium), Daylilies, Disease resistant, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Fertilizing plants, Flower Arranging, Ground cover, Heat Tolerance, Hellebores, Italian arum, Landscape ideas, Liriope, mulching, Native Plant, Nepeta (catmint), Ornamental Grasses, Peony, Perennials, Planting tips, Purchasing Plants, Russian sage (Perovskia), Siberian iris (I. sibirica), Soil drainage, Southern Appalachian Region, Spring flowering, Stonecrop sedums, Summer flowering, Variegated Solomon Seal, watering tips, Winter flowering, winter hardiness Comments Off on Fifteen Garden Perennials Which You Can’t Kill (Or Almost)Understanding How To Purchase Nursery Stock
Posted by Hugh on February 23rd, 2018
Nursery growers supply trees and shrubs to garden centers in any of five ways: Container Grown – Plants have been growing in a container or pot for one or more growing years. Some plants have been grown in containers or they were field dug and repotted into containers. These transplants are not likely to experience […]
Posted in Apple tree, Balled and Burlapped (b&b), Blackberries, Blueberries, Container garden, container shrub, Dwarf rootstocks, Evergreen, Evergreens, Landscape ideas, Pear (Pyrus spp.), Perennials, Planting tips, Plum, Potting Mix, Repotting plants, Southern Appalachian Region, Strawberries, Trees & Shrubs, Uncategorized, watering tips, Winter Protection Comments Off on Understanding How To Purchase Nursery StockSelect A Good Street Or Landscape Tree
Posted by Hugh on February 20th, 2018
First of all, there is no perfect tree, either for a street or landscape planting. However, many excellent cultivars are now available at local nurseries and retail garden centers. Select one that matches your site requirements. Site factors include: amount of sunlight daily, soil type, soil pH (acidity or alkalinity), and soil drainage. What kind of […]
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Posted by Hugh on February 17th, 2018
Carolina jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens) is one of the most beautiful native vines in the South (USDA Zones 6 to 9). In February and March, its bright yellow flowers are commonly seen growing along roadsides in the Southeastern U.S. It is frequently mistaken for forsythias a shrub that rarely blooms in winter. Vines grow vigorously, 20 feet […]
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Posted by Hugh on February 14th, 2018
You can grow beautiful roses in containers on your patio or deck. All you need is an adequate container size and a growing area with plenty of sunlight. The life of container roses is short,usually 2-3 years. Each spring, plants should be transplanted every year into a new container. Container size is very important. Follow these 7 steps: […]
Posted in acidic soil, compost, Disease resistant, Fertilizing plants, Hybrid teas, Landscape ideas, mulching, multi-flora rose, Planting tips, Powdery Mildew, Propagation (Cuttings), Pruning, Purchasing Plants, Rabbit/deer Protection, Roses, Sanitation, shrub roses, Soil drainage, Soil pH, Spring flowering, Summer flowering, Summer heat tolerant, watering tips, winter hardiness, winter injury, Winter Protection Comments Off on Seven Step Care Tips For Container RosesGet An Early Start On Spring With Dawn Viburnum
Posted by Hugh on February 10th, 2018
Viburnum x bodnantense (cross between V. farreri and V. grandiflorum) is a hybrid viburnum that was developed at Bodnant Garden in Wales in 1934-1935 (USDA zones 5-9). Also called Pink Dawn, this shrub is cherished for exceptional three-season interest – fragrant pink flowers in spring, clean, blemish-free summer foliage, and above average fall color. ‘Dawn’ […]
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Posted by Hugh on February 7th, 2018
In 2017 the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recognized 10 more animal species as Endangered Species, giving them protections under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. These 10 species include 7 species of bees. Endangered status would afford the rusty-patched bumblebee protection under federal law. Honeybees, which are not native to the U.S., build and live […]
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Posted by Hugh on February 4th, 2018
Slugs and snails are common pests of many common garden plants. They are particularly troublesome in shady woodland areas. They crawl across leaves and leave a slimy residue over the leaf surface. They feed primarily at night. Ecologically, their niche is to decompose organic matter. During the daytime hours they hide under leaves, mulch, rocks, stepping stones, […]
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