Shrubs
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The Unplanned Arch
The Gardens of Petersonville &bull Feb 1, 2012
When I planted a small peachy colored honeysuckle bush on either side of this small walk through, I had no idea (because I didn't read the label) that they would quickly grow into towering ten foot shrubs. They have actually… Full Story »
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Winterberries: Wildflower Wednesday
Cold Climate Gardening &bull Jan 26, 2012
Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) is a native holly that drops its leaves in the fall. That's what enables them to survive in colder climates. If your winter landscape seems dark and dreary, you will want to plant some of these shrubs… Full Story »
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BLOOMTOWN: Design Tip: Plant evergreen shrubs behind winter blooming plants
Garden Voices &bull Jan 24, 2012This page contains a single entry by Tamara published on January 23, 2012 3:00 PM. May Dreams Gardens: Diving down a rabbit hole of old-fashioned flowers was the previous entry in this blog. Find recent content on the main index… Full Story »
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Jade Blooms
The Gardens of Petersonville &bull Jan 10, 2012
The other day the blooms in a neighbor's yard caught my eye. It seemed way too early for many shrubs that have annual flowering periods and a bit early for natives that bloom in winter. When I got closer I… Full Story »
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Top 10 Trees and Shrubs for Spring
About.com - Landscaping &bull Jan 6, 2012
Birdwatching and landscaping can complement each other beautifully when you plant your landscaping with flowering trees and shrubs, such as dogwood trees (pictured here). Not only will the wild birds thank you for the plants, but you'll also be thanking… Full Story »
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Westringia fruticosa greens up winter
SF Gate - Pick of the Week &bull Dec 30, 2011
This time of year, when our gardens are largely at rest, there are still categories of plants available to add interest. Near the top of this list would be evergreen shrubs, and one of the prettiest is Westringia fruticosa 'Morning… Full Story »
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Garden Trekking Staycation Style
Horticulture Magazine &bull Dec 28, 2011Garden Logic's online gardening design program! As I have gotten older (insert old age here) I have learned a few things about myself, one being that I spend a lot of time daydreaming about garden trekking. It doesn't help matters… Full Story »
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Lacebark Pine
Horticulture Magazine &bull Dec 27, 2011Garden Logic's online gardening design program! Virtues: We love lacebark pine (Pinus bungeana) for its tall, pyramidal habit and its beautiful exfoliating bark. Lacebark pine is an evergreen tree that provides additional winter interest with its bark and pine cones.… Full Story »
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Happy Holidays?
Dave's Garden &bull Dec 23, 2011
Editor's Note: This article was originally published on December 19, 2008. Christmas is everywhere. The malls pump a constant flow of seasonal music beginning in the first week of November, or sooner. Radio stations play never-ending jingle songs. Television channels run 50-year-old Christmas specials that we've all seen a million times...there is no escaping it. My Dad loved Christmas. He looked forward to it every year. Dad even looked like Santa. He had a huge belly and… Full Story »
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How to Winterize Your Urban Garden, Part Three (Wrapping Your Plants)
Life on the Balcony &bull Dec 20, 2011
Today I'm thrilled to introduce a series of posts written by Patricia Youngquist AKA The Last Leaf Gardener. This is her second post in the series on winterizing. Be sure to check out her introduction to winterizing, and Patricia's thoughts… Full Story »
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How to Winterize Your Urban Garden, Part Two (Cold Frames)
Life on the Balcony &bull Dec 20, 2011
Today I'm thrilled to introduce a series of posts written by Patricia Youngquist AKA The Last Leaf Gardener. This is her second post in the series on winterizing. Be sure to check out her introduction to winterizing, and stay tuned for her post on how to wrap your plants. For a couple of the past winters, I protected my less hardy plants, shrubs and herbs from harsh elements by constructing a… Full Story »
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The Grace of Camellias
The Gardens of Petersonville &bull Dec 20, 2011
This is about life in my gardens. One is an acre on a hillside in Laguna Beach, California and the other is an acre in San Juan Capistrano, California. The other day I was racing around trying to get a… Full Story »
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Protect Trees and Shrubs
Horticulture Magazine &bull Dec 6, 2011If you know someone who is homebound over the holidays, this is an idea that will bring a smile to their face. Garden Logic's online gardening design program! Sunscald: Dead, sunken, dried or cracked strips of bark, usually on the south or west side of a tree. This occurs when the sun warms the bark enough… Full Story »
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North Country Maturing Gardener: GARDENING CHORES FOR DECEMBER
Garden Voices &bull Dec 6, 2011DECEMBERIf you can, dig a hole to put your live holiday tree in. Store the soil you dig out in the garage, or other non-frozen place so you can just dump it into the hole after the tree is planted!… Full Story »
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Gardening Chores For December
North Country Maturing Gardener &bull Dec 5, 2011
The North Country Maturing Gardener lives, gardens and ages gracefully (we can only hope!) in Northern New Hampshire. She was certified as a Master Gardener in Connecticut and now, New Hampshire. Aging however, brings limitations...hence the internet vs. the digging!… Full Story »
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Not Your Grandma's Poinsettias! Luscious Hybrids Take Center Stage
Dave's Garden &bull Dec 4, 2011
Editor's Note: This article was originally published on December 22, 2008. There is certainly nothing wrong with the familiar old-fashioned red poinsettia. Easy to find, affordable, and a kick-start to the winter holiday season, these lovely plants bring back memories of Grandma's house at Christmastime. She placed a poinsettia on every windowsill and two large ones… Full Story »
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Ceratostigma plumbaginoides is a perky ground cover
SF Gate - Pick of the Week &bull Nov 27, 2011
As we head into winter, a season where an assortment of shrubs becomes more of a focal point in our gardens and a time when we are establishing ground covers, there is a tough and beautiful plant that combines the… Full Story »
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Revealing birds, fairies, and letters
May Dreams Gardens &bull Nov 26, 2011
Some gardeners are afraid to plant large shrubs that grow wide and tall. I'm not. This Snowball Viburnum is a mass of branches and has many suckers around its base. But I leave it in its natural form because it… Full Story »
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Ceratostigma plumbaginoides a perky ground cover
SF Gate - Pick of the Week &bull Nov 24, 2011
Ceratostigma willmottianum, or Chinese plumbago, is one tough small shrub (to 3 feet) that thrives in sunny to part-sun areas with dazzling blue flowers. As we head into winter, a season where an assortment of shrubs becomes more of a… Full Story »
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10 Gift's for Savvy Gardeners
Growing with Plants &bull Nov 22, 2011
Let's face it, most gardeners are pretty difficult to buy for. You can't buy them plants, since plant material is so personal. Spoonflower.com allows you to upload old photos, doodles, antique postcards of gardens and they can print fabric for you. You can then make your own simple gifts, even simple gifts like fabric ribbon, or a top for a jar of tomatoes that you canned. You… Full Story »
