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  • Could you give some information about the Cotoneaster ‘Peking’?

    The Cotoneaster Peking is an erect shrub that has slender spreading branches. This ‘Peking’ Contoneaster flowers in mid to late spring, with dark pink buds that open to small pinkish-white blooms. Best used as a hedge, or in groupings, this shrub displays yellow to red fall foliage and performs best...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 02-27-2010

  • What is a privet?

    A privet is grown as a hedge plant because it tolerates shearing and is quite dense. It is a versatile plant, and can be used to make walls, tall barriers, and sound barriers. You can let it grow to 15 ft. or trim it to any size you want. Prune early and often. A privet grows at temperatures above 9...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 02-22-2010

  • Will the Cityline Hydrangea 'Venice' droop over when in full bloom?

    Hydrangea - Cityline™ Venice is a new and improved perennial hybrid that has tight, sturdy stems without the use of chemicals! It requires no pruning, and its bright fuchsia or blue color will look gorgeous in the garden well into the fall. This hydrangea does not get floppy or droop when in full bloom...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 12-10-2009

  • Where should I plant a viburnum?

    Viburnums are large, deciduous shrubs that are relatively low maintenance and attractive for their flowers, fruits, fall foliage, and shape. Common names include American cranberry bush, hobblebush, and European cranberry bush . It is best to plant Viburnum in the spring or fall, and most viburnums prefer...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 10-16-2009

  • Growing a Blush Satin Rose of Sharon

    The Rose of Sharon blooms profusely, and its attractive flowers are its main selling point. Like other types of Hibiscus , Rose of Sharon's flowers bear a striking stamen. Another feature giving the shrub value is its relatively late period of blooming, into August! It is a profuse bloomer and not...
    Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 10-14-2009

  • 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

  • Where can I grow *** Willows?

    The *** Willow is a fast growing shrub that is suitable for wet areas, but does well in almost any soil. It is a good idea to supplement it with peat moss, leaf mold or compost. *** Willows require full sun to thrive, but will survive in the shade as well. They do best when given lots of water. Although...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 10-13-2009

  • Caring for the Tidy and Compact Miniglobe Honeysuckle

    Miniglobe Honeysuckle is a naturally compact, tidy, ball-shaped plant. It is a mounded shrub that features diminutive yellow flowers in spring and red berries in the fall With dense blue-green foliage, it makes an excellent foundation plant or can be used for low hedges . A low maintenance exeriscape...
    Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 10-10-2009

  • What is a Thuja? (Arborvitae)

    The arborvitae is an evergreen tree or shrub from the Cypress family. Since they are evergreens, this means their leaves stay green year-round. They are found primarily throughout eastern Canada and the northeastern United States. The arborvitae has scale -like leaves that are soft to the touch, rather...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 10-08-2009

  • About The Winter Hardy Green Gem Boxwood

    The Green Gem Boxwood is a shrub that is noted for its globular shape and excellent winter hardiness. It is a broadleaf evergreen shrub that typically grows in a dense globe to 2' tall and as wide. Elliptic to oval, glossy dark green leaves hold their color well in winter. (Its flowers are inconspicuous...
    Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 10-07-2009
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