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What Is A Sucker?

Sometimes trees and shrubs will spread by producing suckers. In the world of gardening, a sucker is a vertical shoot that emerges from the roots of a tree or shrub. In some cases, like forsythia or lilacs , this is how the plant spreads. You can actually sever the suckers and transplant them when the...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-25-2009
Alkaline Soil

Soil pH can have a major impact on the success rate of your garden. Some plants like soil that is more acidic and some do better in alkaline soil. It is a good idea to test the soil before planting to make sure that the conditions are idea of your plant material. But what do you do if you find that your...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-23-2009
How Do I Plant Tulip Bulbs?

Tulips are one of the most popular spring flowers, and people put a lot of time energy in planting them. If you are wanting to know how to get these beautiful flowers to bloom in your garden, here are a few tips. After you have your tulip bulbs (if you need tips on selecting bulbs, check out the "...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-22-2009
Choosing The Right Tulip Bulbs

A little planning in the fall can bring beautiful tulips in the spring. There are a lot of varieties out there, so how do you know which tulip is right for you? This is where planning comes into play. There are different species of tulips and the species will determine the bloom time. The first thing...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-18-2009
Which Way is Up?

So you have spent hours thumbing through catalogs and planning out your garden. You have decided that you are going to experiment by planting a wide assortment of flower bulbs, some are varieties that you have never grown before. You call up and place your order and you eagerly await the arrival of your...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-16-2009
Maximizing Your Success With Bulbs

Planting bulbs , in the spring or fall, can bring beautiful blooms to your garden. However, it can be frustrating when you take the time to plant and the bulbs do not emerge. To maximize your success rate you will want to make sure that are careful when planting your bulbs. First of all, you will want...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-13-2009
Mowing Tips

Lawn care is an important part of maintaining your landscape. People often spend a lot of time and money into installing a new lawn, but it is important to remember the basics to maintain the grass. Here are a few mowing tips to ensure that you get the best performance out of your turf grass. Keeping...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-11-2009
Be Careful With Pesticides

No garden is free of pests. In fact, there are many insects that are actually beneficial to your garden. It is important to be careful when using pesticides, as you do not want to harm the insects that aid your plants in the growing process. A good rule of thumb is to avoid using pesticides until there...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-10-2009
Will Tree Roots Damage The Foundation Of My House?

With spring quickly approaching, people start planning out their landscaping projects. Trees are a nice addition, especially in newly developed areas where trees are few and far between. Planting a tree can give your yard character, while giving you something to watch grow year after year. After you...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-05-2009
The Advantages of Bareroot Plants

There are many reasons that people choose to order bareroot plant material over potted or containerized material. Although bareroot material might not be as attractive as containerized plants to begin with, they are a great value. One of the main reasons that bareroot material is so popular, is that...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 01-29-2009

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