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Crape-Myrtles in Southern Landscapes

One of the most beautiful of summer blooming shrubs and trees in southern landscapes is the Crape Myrtle.   The official name of this eye-catching plant is Lagerstroemia. The crape myrtle can be grown...

53 comments    plants trees shrubs
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The Truth About the False Cypress

Ever see a bonsai tree and wonder what kind of tree it really is? In reality it could be any kind including a mighty oak or a maple, but more than likely it is a tree commonly known as the False Cypress,...

0 comments    japan tree landscaping
Viburnum tinus, by pizzodisevo83

Viburnums for Year Round Beauty

Viburnums are one of my very favorite shrubs for the garden because they just keep on giving. In spring, they produce masses of beautiful (and often fragrant!) blossoms. In summer and fall they offer...

3 comments    gardening hubmob landscaping
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Shrubs And Plants To Watch Out For

It would surprise many people to know that some of their favorite plants and shrubs, the very ones around their children, pets, and livestock --  are also dangerous and poisonous. Two examples would be...

11 comments    gardening garden fruit
Notice the angled cut just above the outward facing bud.  The bud has broken and has started sprouting.  Pruning will encourage new growth.  That is why winter pruning must be done while the plant is dormant. 78

How to Prune Roses in the Winter

Pruning roses in the winter is integral to their health. Learn how to prune roses while they are dormant to increase blooms in the summer.

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Rhododendron78

Where The Shrubs Grow

All shrubs (bushes) are woody plants and are different from trees because of their multiple stems and the fact that they are mostly significantly shorter. As a rule, shrubs are less than fifteen feet tall....

8 comments    gardening garden bush
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Flowers and Shrubs That Deer Won't Eat

Where deer are concerned, there is good news and bad news. The bad news is that no plant is 100% deer proof. The good news is that there are plants that deer will only eat as a last resort. In general,...

4 comments    how to home gardening
Rose78

Roses - A Beginners' Guide to Roses

Roses can be grown anywhere by anyone if you locate the right rose and plant it properly. Roses are beautiful even in the smallest garden. Here are roses photos, tips on growing roses, and videos on caring for roses.

10 comments    roses growing roses rose plants
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Fast Growing Evergreens for Quick Privacy

We used to have a home that was surrounded by bad neighbors. They were loud, they were hanging Rebel Flag banners from porches and in windows. We needed a privacy screen and we needed it fast. Financially,...

2 comments    how to home tips
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More North American Shrubs

It is the shrubs that form the thickets that make an attractive and sheltering natural border along the outskirts of many woods. They flourish in a continuous fringe by the banks of country streams, arching...

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