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Little Henry Sweetspire

My Little Henry Sweetspires are now taking on their beautiful fall colors. They bloom in the srping and will grow in full sun to full shade. LItte pruning is required and they are very low maintenance. Growing less than 3 feet tall, Little Henry is quite suitable for this area along my house.

Posted to Member Gardening Photos (Gallery) by Bobbie Joe on 10-22-2009
Maple Tree and Colorful Container Plants

What do you do about the space under a tree where no grass or plants will grow? I had a landscaper add rocks and mulch around the base of my maple tree. I have fun with my "container flower garden", and I like having the freedom of experimenting with different shade plants each year. Some of...

Posted to Member Gardening Photos (Gallery) by Bobbie Joe on 10-07-2009
Best Soil For Blueberries

Are you thinking of adding some Jersey Blueberries to your garden? Maybe you want to grow some Northblue Berries for fresh eating in July. If you are thinking of adding blueberry bushes to your garden, it is a good idea to check your soil before doing any planting. Blueberry shrubs can be a little picky...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 10-06-2009
When Pruning, Timing is Key

Regular maintenance of your garden and landscape plants is vital in keeping your plants healthy (and beautiful). Part of that regular maintenance is pruning, or trimming, the plants at the right time. But when is the right time? This isn't necessarily an easy question to answer. There are several...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 08-01-2009
oak trees

I just bought a house in Oklahoma city that is up on a hill and has lots of oak trees, day lillies and monkey grass. There is also a ton of Virginia creeper, everywhere as well and millions of baby oak trees and other weeds. Anyone know how to kill all the bad stuff so I can plant pretty stuff? And what...

Posted to Introduce Yourself (Forum) by tEDERTOT on 05-02-2009
Choosing plants

The 3 basics for choosing a plant for your landscape are form, color, and texture. The form of the tree or shrub should be considered first. There are many forms such as columnar, round, pyramidal, weeping, and sprawling. Which shape you choose may change the plans for the rest of the yard or create...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 04-03-2009
Why Do States Restrict Plants From Being Shipped In?

Sometimes, mail-order nurseries will run into restrictions on which plants they are able to ship into certain states. This can happen for a variety of reasons, but typically the goal is to protect the ecosystem in a particular area. Some states will restrict certain plants because they are considered...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 01-28-2009
Cut Costs Using Bareroot

With money on everyone's minds these days, people are trying to find ways to cut costs without sacrificing quality. When it comes to the garden this can often be achieved by using bareroot material. Depending on your gardening needs, consider ordering bareroot material early to help "bare"...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 01-24-2009
Re: new with new house

Welcome to our community and we share your excitement as we all love to add plants to our landscapes. If you are seeking general advice please feel free to reach out to our members. We have an active community of gardeners that are willing to share their thoughts and creative ideas. You are welcome to...

Posted to Introduce Yourself (Forum) by jeff-nhn on 09-30-2008
Caring For Your Rhododendrons

Spring is here and soon plants will be sprouting, including the beautiful Rhododendrons. How do you care for these beautiful plants? There are several things that you will want to do to care for these great plants. You will want to make sure to pull (or pinch) off the dead flowers on the plant. Plants...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 03-24-2008

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