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How to Plant a Tree
While planting each of these different types (balled and burlapped, and container grown) of trees differs in the details, all trees eventually end up in a hole. But not any old hole will do. The most common mistake when planting … Continue reading
Labeling Stainless Steel Markers
Using Clear Avery Labels on a Laser Printer We use the clear Avery label 5660 that has 3 labels across and 10 down on a full sheet of labels, each label is 1” x 2 5/8”. Print using a laser … Continue reading
Hosta Planting Instructions & Care Sheet
Where to plant Hostas like a partially shaded spot. They need some sun, but don’t like to fry in the sun, especially in the afternoon. Morning sun is much less harsh than afternoon sun. Dappled shade is wonderful. Along the … Continue reading
Daylily Care Sheet
WHERE TO PLANT Most daylilies bloom best in full sun but will tolerate part-shade conditions. At least six hours of sun a day is best for maximum bloom. Any good garden soil is appropriate for growing daylilies. They prosper in … Continue reading
Care of Your Irises
FERTILIZATION Before you plant, you may work in fertilizer. We recommend Pro-Gro organic fertilizer. Be careful not to use something high in nitrogen, which makes plants susceptible to rot and will produce lots of growth, but few blooms. PLANTING Some … Continue reading
Small Trees with Big Impact
An excellent small tree that we think deserves more attention is Amelanchier ‘Autumn Brilliance’. It comes in both a single-stem and multi-stemmed form. Free of pests and disease, it grows around 20’ tall and 15’ wide, with ornamental white flowers … Continue reading
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Pruning Hydrangeas
Spring is the time to prune most hydrangeas. However, different families or groups of hydrangeas are pruned differently, so it pays to know which type of hydrangea you have. The four main groups of hydrangeas are arborescens, macrophylla, paniculata, and … Continue reading
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