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  • Should I prune my Annabelle hydrangeas?

    Sure you can prune your Annabelle hydrangeas. Except, do not prune in the spring or early summer. Annabelle hydrangeas bloom on new wood on stems that have begun growing in the spring, so if you prune the new growth before they bloom, it will be the following year before you see a blossom. Annabelle...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by Bill-nhn on 07-19-2008

  • Butterfly Bush Care

    Butterfly bushes (Buddleia) are lovely decorative plants that attract scores of butterflies, plus the occasional hummingbird. Most bloom in early to mid-July, hence the nickname "summer lilac". With proper care your butterfly bush can be persuaded to rebloom two or three times druing the growing...
    Posted to Growing Wise (Weblog) by Elisabeth on 07-14-2008

  • When to Prune

    There are certain words that strike fear in gardeners' hearts--"deer", "drought" and, especially, "pruning". The thought of pruning has been known to make strong men weak and transform no-nonsense women into indecisive wrecks. Why? Because these otherwise stout-hearted...
    Posted to Growing Wise (Weblog) by Elisabeth on 07-08-2008

  • What factors influence a plants ability to flower?

    I think that a lot of backyard gardeners choose a plant that will flower with a favorite color or scent. Then, after waiting the appropriate amount of time for the flowers to appear, disappointment. I get many requests for information about why a particular plant does not flower. Some of the answers...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by Bill-nhn on 05-26-2008

  • Should I prune a tree branch as close as I can to the trunk?

    Trees begin to heal the wound made by pruning by attempting to wall off the wound with a collar like growth. Each tree branch has a collar around the branch where it attachés to the trunk. You may have to look closely for relatively young branches, but the collar is there. Cutting the branch as close...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by Bill-nhn on 04-01-2008

  • Can I keep a larger tree smaller by pruning?

    The answer is yes, but, you will be pruning the tree or plant annually or more for a long time. Plants will grow to their genetically determined size. Keeping the tree or plant smaller to fit into your chosen location will commit yourself to a lifetime of pruning, or at least the life time of the plant...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by Bill-nhn on 03-26-2008

  • Can some shrubs be cut back to ground level?

    The practice of cutting all of a shrubs stems back to about 2 inches above the ground is called rejuvenation pruning. Cutting back a shrub to the base can be scary but new growth will appear and rapidly form near the cut. The benefit of cutting back to the base is that the shrub will maintain its natural...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by Bill-nhn on 03-25-2008

  • Should I prune my tree when I plant it?

    I know that there are 2 schools of thought about pruning at planting time. I prefer the school of thought that advocates not pruning when planting or transplanting. The reasons I believe this is the best course are two-fold. First, removing foliage causes some stress to a plant. Add the pruning stress...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by Bill-nhn on 03-22-2008

  • What Is The Best Time To Prune My Goldenrain Tree?

    The Goldenrain tree 'Koelreuteria paniculata' is one of the most beautiful trees that you can grow if you live in Zones 4-8. Along with its beautiful yellow summer bloom followed by great fall color makes this tree a must have by many who are designing or developing their landscape. The tree...
    Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 02-14-2008

  • Blooms on the Rose of Sharon

    Rose of sharon plants are very popular and there are a lot of varieties to choose from. They have beautiful blooms, when they bloom. But what if your rose of sharon is not blooming? What can you do to make sure that you can enjoy the flowers on this plant? Growing conditions and pruning are two common...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-05-2008
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