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Can Citrus Trees Be Grown Cooler Areas?

Citrus trees require warm temperatures to grow, and are typically found in the southern regions of the United States. There are many areas that achieve warm enough temperatures in the summer to sustain citrus fruit. The problem is that these trees are very sensitive to cool temperatures. They simply...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 10-19-2009
Grapes

Grapes ( Vitis )can be grown for a variety of reasons including fresh eating, making jellies or jams, or for wine making. There are several different species of grapes, so choose one that best fits your needs. Grapes like warmer climates for the most part, however there are a few varieties that are hardy...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 10-18-2009
The Showy Japanese Red Maple Tree

It is fall, and I see the brilliant red colors of the Japanese Red Maple trees that break up the green monotony of many lawns and gardens. What a beautiful specimen! It is by far one of the most popular ornamental plants in the plant kingdom. This small deciduous tree is a very showy, versatile species...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by barb-nhn on 10-18-2009
Growing Serviceberries

Planting shrubs with edible berries is a very popular thing to do at this time. If you are wanting something a little out of the ordinary, try planting a serviceberry (also called saskatoon or juneberry). The berries resemble blueberries , but have a distict flavor of their own. The most popular varieties...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 10-16-2009
When should I plant perennials and/or ornamental grass?

Fall is a wonderful time to plant perennials and ornamental grasses . Fall weather varies from one part of the country to the next. Ideally, the best period for fall planting is approximately six weeks before the first hard frost; usually August through October. In the fall there is dependable rainfall...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 08-31-2009
When to Prune Weigela

From time to time, you might need to prune your weigela shrub to keep it at a manageable size. However, before you start cutting it is important to realize that timing is important when pruning these shrubs. Pruning too early or too late can cause your shrub not to bloom. Weigela flowers bloom on old...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 08-25-2009
Pruning Butterfly Bushes

There really is no trick to pruning butterfly bushes , as blooms will sprout from old and new wood. If you like, you can leave your butterfly bush alone each year and it should still preform. That is not to say that a little maintenance might not be required, or desired. Butterfly bushes if left alone...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 08-22-2009
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
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
Royal Purple Smoketree Is Reliable

The Royal Purple Smoketree (Smokebush) Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' is one of the best known of the smoketree/smokebush family. There are those that consider them trees and others consider them a bush. It gets its name from the smoky-purple-beige flowers that bloom in mid summer. Besides...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 03-13-2009

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