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  • When is the best time to plant Diabolo Ninebark?

    For once this is a question I can answer personal experience. Diabolo Ninebark seem to be very responsive to planting in both the spring and the fall. My wife did some backyard landscaping and the end result was a line of Diabolo Ninebarks that will be a background for some smaller, lighter colored plants...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by Bill-nhn on 05-12-2008

  • 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

  • Can some shrubs be cut back to ground level?

    The practice of cutting all of a shrubs stems back to about 2 inches above the ground is called rejuvenation pruning. Cutting back a shrub to the base can be scary but new growth will appear and rapidly form near the cut. The benefit of cutting back to the base is that the shrub will maintain its natural...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by Bill-nhn on 03-25-2008

  • Dreaming of a Winter Wonderland in Spring

    Now that spring is hear, you are probably thinking that you can't wait until the snow falls next year. Just kidding. If you are anything like me, snow is the last thing on your mind. People are getting ready to get out side and gardeners are getting the itch to get plants into the ground.. Winter...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 03-11-2008

  • Sweating The Small Stuff

    Bareroot plants are shipped dormant. Often, they are uprooted and stored in a controlled environment to ensure that they remain dormant up to, and sometimes during, the shipping process. The idea is that the plants will break dormancy after being planted in the ground. Some species might need a little...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-29-2008

  • Water Saving Plants

    As we all know, watering is a vital part to gardening. Plants need just the right amount of water to stay healthy. Too much, or too little can be harmful to the plants. It is not always easy to stay on top of watering, especially if you live in an area that is experiencing a drought. There are many things...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 01-31-2008

  • Bushes, Shrubs and Hedges for Decoration

    I am finding that there are more uses for bushes, shrubs and hedges and even more types to choose from than I ever would have thought. Most people think of them as a good way to hide something you don't want to see, like a fence, a wall, or a street. Many people use them instead of a fence. They...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 01-24-2008

  • The Tardy, Hardy Hibiscus

    The Hardy Hibiscus is unique and is unlike any other plant in the garden. The most unique quality of a Hardy Hibiscus is the one we get the most calls and questions about. Calls and emails come in about their Hardy Hibiscus dying over winter and what could have happened. Well, the answer is usually 'wait...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by Bill-nhn on 01-18-2008

  • 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

  • When is the right time to prune a Lilac?

    Lilacs have a tendency to get quite large and dense with age, so trying to control this plant can become an issue. Lilacs should be pruned in the spring right after they bloom. Begin by removing the dead wood. Then remove some of the oldest stems and finally cut off the smaller suckers at ground level...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by Bill-nhn on 01-17-2008
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