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• Are the chokeberries that I grow produce the "aronia berry"?

  The chokeberries that I am familiar with do produce berries that are now being touted for medicinal purposes. The botanical name for chokeberry plants is 'aronia'. The chokeberry is getting a lot of publicity because it proving to be one of the... Posted Jun 26 2009, 01:20 PM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: aronia berry, chokeberry, commom question answered, flavinoids, medicinal fryuit, natural healer, tannins

• What about planting hibiscus?

  Blooms that will “knock your socks off”! If you want to add excitement to your garden, and enjoy some fabulous flowers, consider growing a hardy hibiscus. In the past, hibiscus were only big plants, but now there are many sizes to choose from. There are... Posted Jun 23 2009, 02:59 PM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: commom question answered, hibiscus, perennials, small hibiscus, xeriscape plants

• Accent or Specimen Tree?

  We see these two words used often when reading the description of trees. What do they each mean? A specimen tree is usually the focal point and means " big or large" tree. The specimen tree makes a big impact in some way, such as the large street... Posted Jun 08 2009, 04:06 PM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: accent plants, accent tree, commom question answered, focal point plants, large trees, small trees

• Starting a Vegetable Garden? Keep it simple!

  If you have never planted a vegetable garden it is best to start small. It takes patience, and some trial and error, in order to fulfill that gardener’s dream of harvesting a bumper crop! First of all, choose plants that are easy to grow so you will feel... Posted Jun 06 2009, 11:10 AM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: commom question answered, easy to grow plants, staking vegetables, vegetable garden, vertical gardening

• Any information available on the Shamrock Linden tree?

  The Shapely Shamrock Linden Tree The school yard in my backyard has three beautiful Lindens. I admire their shape and stature. Each has a broad conical form that stands majestically against the blue sky. The dark, shiny green foliage provides yellow fall... Posted May 21 2009, 01:55 PM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: attracts bees, commom question answered, Linden tree, park tree, shade tree, shamrock linden tree, urban toleraant tree, windbreak tree

• Do all fruit trees need a pollinator?

  Pollination is the process of transferring pollen from the anthers of a flower to the stigma of the same flower or another flower. Most fruit trees do better with a mate or partner nearby. A self-fertile tree, such as a Golden Delicious apple tree, means... Posted May 09 2009, 09:49 AM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: commom question answered, cross-pollination, fruit trees, pollination, pollinators, self-fertile, self-fertile fruit trees

• Want to plant some grapes?

  Prepare the soil for grapes by mixing in well-rotted manure or compost, and make sure the area is weed free. Grapes tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, but it is crucial that they have good drainage. Since grapes need full sunlight and high temperatures... Posted May 08 2009, 04:01 PM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: blue grapes, commom question answered, grapes, growing grapes, self pollinating grapes