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Your ultimate guide to Shgen: Everything you need to know with expert info for beginners and advanced gardeners alike.
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What Are Thinning Cuts: How To Employ Thinning Cuts On Trees Or Shrubs
Pruning trees and shrubs is an important part of their maintenance. The proper cutting implements and techniques are crucial too. This article discusses thinning cuts.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Understory Planting Tips: Information On Using Understory Plants In The Garden
You create a woodland garden by planting layers of vegetation, in the same way it grows in the wild. Trees are the tallest specimens. Underneath grows the understory level of smaller trees and shrubs. This article provides understory planting tips.
By Teo Spengler
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Defensive Shrubs For Landscaping: Tips For Using Shrubs With Thorns
Who needs home security when you can plant for home protection? Wicked thorns, scratching spines, pointed leaves and serrated foliar edges can cause would-be robbers more trouble than it might be worth to break into your home. Click here for more info.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Pruning A Shrub Into A Tree: Learn How To Prune Shrubs Into Trees
You can transform that mundane shrub into a single stemmed plant in most cases by pruning a shrub into a tree. All you need is a little know how and some proper pruning techniques to learn how to turn a shrub into a small tree. This article will help.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Variegated Shrubs For Your Landscape
While oftentimes the result of a mutation or virus in nature, many variegated shrubs are now bred for their exceptional foliage. These plants are great for adding interest and color to landscapes. Learn more here.
By Nikki Tilley
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Potted Shrubs: Growing Shrubs In Containers
Growing shrubs in pots has its advantages, and many types of shrubs can successfully be grown in containers. Learn more about suitable shrubs for pots and their care in this article.
By Nikki Tilley
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What Is A Pre-Formed Hedge: Learn About Instant Hedge Plants
If you’re an impatient gardener dreaming of the perfect hedge and don't want to wait for it to mature and fill in, an instant hedge may be the solution for you. In only a few hours, you can be rewarded with a gratifying pre-formed hedge. For more information, click here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Types Of Hedging: Information About Plants Used For Hedges
Hedges do the work of fences or walls in a garden or yard, but they are cheaper than the hardscape. But what hedge plants to choose? Plants used for hedges should be chosen to fulfill the purpose of the hedge, so clarify your intentions before you decide. Learn more here.
By Teo Spengler
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Cottage Garden Bushes: Choosing Shrubs For A Cottage Garden
If you are charmed by the bright, carefree look and appeal of an English cottage garden, maybe it’s time to create one of your own. First, you’ll need to select some cottage garden shrubs. For the best ideas on shrub varieties, click the following article.
By Teo Spengler
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Cold Hardy Shrubs – Popular Shrubs With Winter Interest
shrubs look great in spring, but what about shrubs for winter? These don’t have to be evergreens to be ornamental in the colder months. Click on the following article to learn more information on winter shrubs for the garden.
By Teo Spengler
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Gardening With Hedges: Planting & Care of Landscaping Hedges
From marking your property to protecting your privacy, hedges serve many purposes in the landscape. Read this article to learn more about using and caring for landscape hedges.
By Jackie Carroll
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Evergreen Winter Damage: What To Do For Cold Injury In Evergreens
Evergreens are hardy plants that remain green and attractive even during the deepest depths of winter. However, even these tough guys can feel the effects of winter chill. Read this article for information on winter damage of evergreen shrubs.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Winter Blooming Plants: Growing Winter Flowering Plants And Bushes
By Mary H. Dyer
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Shade-Loving Shrubs
Do you want to incorporate shrubs into the landscape but find that most of your space is limited by shade? Don't despair. There are many types of shade-loving shrubs to choose from. Click here to learn more.
By Nikki Tilley
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Evergreen Shrubs: What To Plant Between The Sidewalk And Street
Those who have wondered "how does road salt affect plant growth?" only need to see a street side plant in spring to know. Read this article for tips on evergreen shrubs to plant along roadsides.
By Heather Rhoades
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What Is Rejuvenation Pruning: Tips For Hard Pruning Plants
Most shrubs need annual pruning to keep them from overgrowing their surroundings and developing thick, unproductive branches. Read this article for tips on rejuvenation pruning of plants.
By Jackie Carroll
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Wood Pruning Methods: What Is Old Wood And New Wood In Pruning
Keeping shrubs and small trees healthy is vital. But how does one distinguish between old and new wood when pruning? Read this article to find out so you can prune your shrubs and trees properly.
By Susan Patterson