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What Clematis will bloom in the fall?

Clematis Empress will bloom from summer to fall. What a charming clematis that offers superb summer color! Clematis Empress produces large (4-6 inch) double flowers that have pink petals with darker pink center bars. The inner petals sprout spiky pink "hair" and the plant blooms from May through...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 10-27-2009
Burning Bush

My neighbor's Compacta Burning Bushes have outstanding deep dark red leaves that almost glow with color in the fall. In the winter, the corky wings on the twigs hold winter snow, so we get to enjoy these shrubs year round!

Posted to Member Gardening Photos (Gallery) by Bobbie Joe on 10-22-2009
Is it OK to plant potted plants in zone 5 in November?

Potted plants should be fine to plant until the ground temperature gets below 40 degrees. Dormant plants will have some root growth activity with ground temperatures in the 50's. If the ground is not frozen, be sure to plant the perennial or shrub deep enough so all of roots are covered. Water the...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 10-21-2009
Use Sumac Shrubs for Fabulous Fall Color

I njecting fall colors into the landscape is often done with trees , but bushes or shrubs can add vivid colors as well. We often forget about the underrated sumac shrubs that can provide outstanding colors during the fall season. Many people identify "sumac," as a dangerous plant, that is ...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 10-16-2009
Growing the Dense and Compact Minuet Lilac

Are you looking for a compact dwarf bush (denser than most lilacs) with large, dark green leaves, has no suckers to deal with, and provides you with fragrant light purple blooms in the spring? Then Minuet Lilac is just the plant for you! It has light purple flowers that bud open into single, fragrant...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 10-13-2009
Grasses and Diablos

Three years ago we planted a row of Ninebark Diablos for a privacy hedge. At maturity they should be 8-10 feet in height. This spring I added a row of ornamental grasses in front of the diablos. What a nice contrast this addition has made! This fall I will cut back the grasses until they are about...

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
About Evergreen Shrubs

Evergreen refers to shrubs that normally retain most of their foliage (needles) through the winter. They are used mainly as foundation, hedge, screen, or focal points in the landscape. It is wise to include some evergreens in all landscapes and garden plantings; evergreen shrubs are sometimes striking...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 10-05-2009
Adding Color the Easy Way

I have a yew and a forsythia bush side by side on the corner of my house in the front yard. Once the forsythia bush has bloomed in the spring, the color seems to disappear on that corner. I had several impatiens planted in containers on my deck. Knowing that I had plenty, I chose one of the containers...

Posted to Member Gardening Photos (Gallery) by Bobbie Joe on 10-03-2009
Beautiful Camellia Tree (Camellia sasanqua)

When planning your landscape design , you may want to incorporate a combination of flowering trees and shrubs , along with shade and ornamental trees . The Camellia Ornamental Tree/Shrub is a gorgeous plant to consider! It is a beautiful upright, densely branched tall shrub with a pyramidal to oval shape...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by barb-nhn on 09-20-2009

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