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How tall does the The Geranium 'Tony Monster' grow?

Growing to a height of 12 inches, ‘ Tony Monster’ Geranium is like all geraniums, very reliable! It has blooms that are large with a bright magenta color. Along with these prolific blooms, it also is a vigorous grower. This geranium is a hardy perennial and should not be confused with annual geraniums...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 11-19-2009
How can I best grow the Shima-nishiki Peony?

With its unique name, and sporting an unusual two-toned color, the Peony ‘Shimanishiki’ is an exotic beauty that any gardener would be proud to have on display! ‘Shimanishiki’ has large reddish purple flowers with streaks of white throughout the petals. Making an excellent specimen plant for spring color...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 11-17-2009
How and When To Prune Blueberry Bushes

Pruning is necessary to maintain the health of your blueberry bushes . However, you must be careful as pruning can directly effect the fruit production of your plant. Pruning is best done when the bush is dormant, either in the late fall or the early spring. Spring is often the preferred time because...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 10-13-2009
How Pruning Will Effect Your Blueberry Bush

For many bushes and shrubs , pruning is only preformed to remove damaged canes and for shaping purposes. When it comes to blueberries , pruning contributes to the overall health of the plant including berry production. Knowing how pruning will effect your bush can help you get a better crop from your...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 10-12-2009
Getting Your Blueberry Plants Started

In order to get a good start on your blueberry bushes , you will want to start by picking out a good location. Blueberry bushes like sunny areas (at least 6 hours a day). The soil should be moist, well drained and slightly acidic (pH levels between 4.5 and 5.0 are ideal). Once you have your area selected...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 10-08-2009
Overwintering Annual Geraniums

It is possible to keep your geraniums year after year for those of us who don't live in zones 9 or up. A little work in the fall will save you from having to repurchase these flowers in the spring. There are a few ways that you can overwinter these plants. One of the best ways is to transplant them...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 08-29-2009
Adding Fragrance to the Garden

Big colorful blooms are great to see in your garden, but it is also great to stand back and enjoy the sweet smell of a successful garden. If you are wanting to receive more than visual stimulation from your garden, you can always incorporate fragrant plants to satisfy your sense of smell. Herbs are a...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 08-27-2009
The Basics of Blueberries

Small fruits and vegetables are very popular right now. It is rewarding to care for a plant and have it give back by providing you with a tasty treat. Some plants are harder than others to maintain. If easy is what you are after, then you might want to think about growing blueberries . They are relatively...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 08-26-2009
Pruning Your Roses

Pruning roses can be a bit of a chore, but it isn't as difficult as some make it out to be. Getting it done at the right time is the key to successful pruning. If you get on top of it from the start, you will have much better success. As far as the time of year, spring is the best time (or late winter...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 08-19-2009
Cardinal Candy Viburnums Berry Production

For most species of viburnum , cross pollination is required for berry production. However there are self-fertile cultivars available, such as the Cardinal Candy ( Viburnum dilatatum 'Cardinal Candy' ) . This species can benefit from cross pollination with another variety, but will bear on its...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 08-16-2009

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