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• How do I prune climbing roses?

  Pruning roses is something that needs to be done every year. This is going to prevent overgrowth that could overwhelm your support system, and prevent a high number of overgrown snares. The roses will thank you with a fresher and more lush looking foliage... Posted Aug 06 2009, 10:27 AM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: common questions asked, pruning climbing roses, pruning roses, support for climbing roses, trellis, when to prune roses

• Are there two types of Iris?

  Iris Types: Rhizomatous and Bulbous Iris come in different types, but all can be divided into two major types: bulbous and rhizomatous types. A rhizome is a thickened stem that grows horizontally underground, producing roots along its lower surface. The... Posted Aug 05 2009, 11:11 AM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: allium, bearded iris, bulb, bulbous plant, common questions asked, crested iris, dutch iris, iris, perennial, rhizomatous, siberian iris, species iris

• Is the Star Flower a bulbous plant?

  The Star Flower or Triteleia Triteleia is a pretty bulbous plant that can be found growing in the wild in South America. Surprisingly, its winter hardiness is good, but it does its best in zones 5 through10. The Star Flower is like so many other bulbous... Posted Jul 30 2009, 03:47 PM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: bulbous plant, common questions asked, perennial, spring bloomer, Star Flower, triteleia

• Are Mums easy to grow?

  Mums (Dendranthema ot chrysanthemum) Mums are easy to grow. Like other plants, they reward you if placed in the best location of your garden. But, they also thrive well in less than ideal conditions. Mums are indeed hardy and usually among the last flowers... Posted Jul 29 2009, 10:40 AM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: border plant, common questions asked, dendranthema, fall bloomer, mum, perennial, perennial border

• Is the Camassia a bulb?

  A Camassia is a bulb and is sometimes considered to be a Wild Hyacinth . It is still a relatively unknown garden plant in most parts of the country. A spring bloomer, with spires of starry flowers in blues and white, Camassia is especially effective planted... Posted Jul 28 2009, 12:03 PM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: Camassia, camassia bulb, common questions asked, hyacinth, vareigated foliage, wetlands plant, wild hyacinth

• Where should I plant a Bellflower Pink Octopus?

  Bellflower Pink Octopus grows best in fertile soil with a neutral to alkaline pH. Lime can be added to the soil to obtain these conditions. Keep the soil moist but make sure it is well-drained. This bellflower will grow in either full sun or partial shade... Posted Jun 21 2009, 04:39 PM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: bellflower, common questions asked, flower, long bloom season flower, Maple tree, perennials, pink octopus