Wax Myrtle MATURE HEIGHT/SPREAD

1/3 to ¾ inches wide, sometimes bigger (4½ inches long and 2 inches wide). Inconspicuous flowers appear in early spring, followed by fruit in late summer through winter. The grayish-white

Crape Myrtle LANDSCAPE USE

Crape myrtle is ideally suited for formal or informal design in the home landscape, street plantings and community plantings. It can be planted as a specimen or in groups, and

Pruning Roses : PRUNING TECHNIQUES

Certain pruning techniques are appropriate for all roses. Following this section on general rose pruning, you will find instructions for specific types of roses. To prune roses you will need sharp

Pruning Houseplants How To

In addition to shaping plants and removing yellowed and withered leaves, pruning encourages low-growing foliage, which makes plants fuller and more attractive. Lightly prune houseplants regularly during their active growth,

Let orange trees have sufficient breathing room around trunks

Question: I have read articles that suggest orange trees don't like mulch close to their trunks. What can we use to prevent weeds and not harm the trees? Answer: Mulches that

Pamphlet offers tips on how to prune trees

Those who care about trees will find advice on pruning and related topics in The National Arbor Day Foundation's free booklet, "How To Prune Young Shade Trees." From pruning in

Garden, yard chores don’t end in dormant season

The middle of winter ought to be a time when a gardener can sit back and relax, but that's not exactly the case. Even though things have slowed, there

Pruning Roses: PRUNING DIFFERENT TYPES OF ROSES

Prune weak-growing varieties lightly and vigorous varieties more severely. Prune first-year plants lightly to allow them to put more energy into establishing a strong root system. Hybrid Teas, Floribundas and Grandifloras:

Ruthless pruning keeps rosebushes healthy

As Valentine's Day approaches, thoughts turn to roses. And a gardener's thoughts should turn to pruning the bushes. Pruning reinvigorates a rosebush, keeps it healthy and ensures that the blooms

Pyracantha CULTIVATION

Pyracantha prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Planting in highly fertile soil will produce rampant growth, which makes the plant more susceptible to fire blight and decreases

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