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  • Burning Bush

    My neighbor's Compacta Burning Bushes have outstanding deep dark red leaves that almost glow with color in the fall. In the winter, the corky wings on the twigs hold winter snow, so we get to enjoy these shrubs year round!
    Posted to Member Gardening Photos (Gallery) by Bobbie Joe on 10-22-2009

  • Grasses and Diablos

    Three years ago we planted a row of Ninebark Diablos for a privacy hedge. At maturity they should be 8-10 feet in height. This spring I added a row of ornamental grasses in front of the diablos. What a nice contrast this addition has made! This fall I will cut back the grasses until they are about...
    Posted to Member Gardening Photos (Gallery) by Bobbie Joe on 10-07-2009

  • About Evergreen Shrubs

    Evergreen refers to shrubs that normally retain most of their foliage (needles) through the winter. They are used mainly as foundation, hedge, screen, or focal points in the landscape. It is wise to include some evergreens in all landscapes and garden plantings; evergreen shrubs are sometimes striking...
    Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 10-05-2009

  • What is a Scilla?

    A Scilla is a fall planted bulb , and one of the first to bloom in the spring time. They will bloom for a 2 to 3 week period. They are particularly beautiful under spring flowering shrubs such as forsythia , azaleas, rhododendrons and magnolias . Plant Scilla in the fall in an area with full sun or partial...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 08-28-2009

  • Can you suggest some plants to plant on slopes?

    Usually slopes are considered to be tough sites for plants. There are many good plants for sloping areas and some do very well on these difficult planting sites. Many times slopes have soil quality issues because of erosion. Most of the following suggestions will do quite well in poor soil conditions...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 07-10-2009

  • How can I fight erosion on my steep sloping back yard?

    Steep eroding slopes have been a bane for homeownwers for a very long time. Heavy rain, steep slopes, soft erodible soil, and sparsely rooted vegetation all contribute to an eyesore of open cuts and bare, moving soil. Probably the most cost effective way is to use plants as a soil binder. Most any plant...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 07-09-2009

  • The Tardy, Hardy Hibiscus

    The Hardy Hibiscus is unique and is unlike any other plant in the garden. The most unique quality of a Hardy Hibiscus is the one we get the most calls and questions about. Calls and emails come in about their Hardy Hibiscus dying over winter and what could have happened. Well, the answer is usually 'wait...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by mainspring-nhn on 01-18-2008
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