Shrubs
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Japanese Yew Pruning Maintenance – Tips For Trimming A Japanese Yew
Japanese yew trees are long-lived evergreens often selected for specimen shrubs or hedges. Trimming a Japanese yew helps keep it an appropriate size or shape. Find tips on cutting back Japanese yews in the article that follows.
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Why Burning Bush Is Turning Brown: Problems With Burning Bush Leaves Turning Brown
Burning bush shrubs seem to be able to stand up to almost anything. That's why gardeners are surprised when they find burning bush leaves turning brown. Find out why these sturdy shrubs brown and what to do about it in this article.
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No Flowers On Oleander: What To Do When Oleander Will Not Bloom
As a landscaper, I am often asked why certain shrubs aren't blooming. There's no magical solution to this problem. Usually, it's a matter of location, soil condition, or plant care. Click here to learn what you can do for non-blooming oleander shrubs.
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Boxwood Mite Control: What Are Boxwood Bud Mites
If you are planting new boxwoods, consider varieties that are mite resistant. If your beloved boxwoods are already infested, click this article for tips on boxwood mite damage and boxwood mite control.
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Common Oleander Pests: Tips For Treating Oleander Insects
Oleander is a tough plant that blooms even in drought and punishing heat but, unfortunately, the shrub is sometimes preyed upon by a few common oleander pests. Click here to learn what you can do about oleander plant pests.
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Oleander Seed Propagation – Tips On Planting Oleander Seeds
It takes longer and is a bit more involved, but oleander seed propagation usually has a very high success rate. Click this article to learn more about collecting oleander seeds and how to grow oleander from seeds.
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Yellowing Rose Of Sharon Leaves – Why Rose Of Sharon Has Yellow Leaves
If you notice your rose of Sharon has yellow leaves, you're understandably perplexed about what has befallen this trusty, late summer bloomer. Click this article to learn a few of the most common reasons for rose of Sharon leaves turning yellow.
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Oleander Wasp Moth – Tips On Wasp Moth Identification And Control
Of all the things that can bother your plants, insect pests have to be one of the most insidious. The oleander wasp moth larvae is one. Learning the oleander caterpillar lifecycle and preferred feeding areas can help with treatment. Click here for more info.
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Insects On Burning Bush Leaves – How To Treat Bugs On Burning Bush Plants
One of the problems you may have with beautiful burning bush shrubs is insect pests. This article tells you what to do when you see insects on burning bush leaves. Click here for additional information that will help.
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What Are Lingonberries: Tips For Growing Lingonberry Plants
If you don't have friends of Scandinavian descent, you may be wondering, "What are lingonberries?". The following article is filled with lingonberry information, including how to grow your own lingonberries at home.
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Transplanting Oleanders – Learn How To Transplant An Oleander Bush
If the site you planted oleanders isn't working out, questions might arise about transplanting oleanders. How to transplant an oleander bush? When to move an oleander? Will transplanting oleanders kill them? Click here for information.
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Oleander Container Gardening: Tips On Growing Oleander In Containers
Growing oleander in containers is the only way to go in a lot of climates. To learn more about oleander container gardening and how to grow oleander in pots, use the information found in this article by clicking here.
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Leaf Drop On Oleander – Reasons For Oleander Dropping Leaves
There are several possible reasons for an oleander dropping leaves. Cultural conditions, pests, disease, and even herbicide drift can all cause oleander leaf drop. Click this article for some possible causes and solutions to leaf drop on oleander.
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Lilly Pilly Plant Care – Information About Planting Lilly Pilly Bushes
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Lilac Phytoplasma Information: Learn About Witches’ Broom In Lilacs
Lilac witches' broom is an unusual growth pattern that causes new shoots to grow in tufts or clusters so that they resemble an old-fashioned broom. The brooms are caused by a disease that often kills the shrub. Click here for details about witches' broom in lilac.
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Is Lilac A Tree Or A Shrub: Learn About Types Of Lilac Trees And Shrubs
Is a lilac a tree or a shrub? It all depends on the variety. Shrub lilacs and bush lilacs are short and compact. Tree lilacs are trickier. Learn more about these differences in the article that follows. Click here for more info.
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No Lilac Scent: Why A Lilac Tree Doesn't Have Fragrance
If your lilac tree doesn't have fragrance, you're not alone. Many people are troubled by the fact that some lilac flowers have no smell. Read this article to get reasons for lilac flowers that have no smell.
