Juniper SPECIES AND CULTIVARS

Shrubs: * Pfitzer juniper (J. chinensis ‘Pfitzerana’) is probably the most widely planted of all junipers. It is a fast grower and often outgrows its location (5

Juniper Groundcovers LANDSCAPE USE

Junipers are popular because of their numerous design characteristics: form, size, color and texture. Low-growing junipers can be used as groundcovers or foundation plantings. Taller-growing plants are excellent for screens,

Let it Grow: Decoration ideas from your garden

The holidays are upon us and if you haven’t considered your decorations, you’re running behind. Here are a few ideas that you might be able to pull from your own garden. Greenery

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

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

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,

Bonsai expert turns trees into sculpture

Bill Hawley caught his first glimpse of a bonsai tree 40 years ago during a trip to San Francisco. Bonsai, the art of tree shaping, was something that intrigued Hawley. These

How to Prune Summer-Bearing Raspberries

By : Jack Ruttle If you didn't remove the old canes right after they fruited last summer, take those out first. Then thin the canes that will bear this season's crop.

Gardening: WHAT TO DO THIS WEEK …

Germination may take a few weeks, keeping the compost moist at all times Look out for signs of canker and prune out all dead, diseased or dying branches from apple and

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