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Fast Growing Evergreen Shrubs – Best Evergreen Shrubs For Privacy
Looking to shield your garden from prying eyes? You'll want shrubs that grow in thick and grow in fast. Click here for more.
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Winter Bloom Forcing: Tips On Forcing Shrubs To Bloom In Winter
If gloomy winter days have you down, why not brighten them instead by forcing flowering shrub branches into bloom? Get started by reading this article and soon you will be rewarded with new growth and color.
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Clay Soil Shrubs: Are There Shrubs That Like Clay Soil Sites
Most shrubs grow better in light, well-draining soil than in heavy clay. Click here for tips on amending clay soil or finding shrubs for such sites.
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Old-Fashioned Shrubs – Memorable Bushes For Old-Time Gardens
To select bushes for old-time gardens, choose those you remember from grandma’s or click here for a short list of favorites.
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Dwarf Shrubs For Gardens – Choosing Bushes For Small Spaces
When you are looking for bushes that are small, think dwarf shrubs. If you are a gardener who needs dwarf shrubs for gardens or backyards, you've come to the right place. Click this article for tips on choosing bushes for small spaces.
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Best Times For Transplanting: When Is A Good Time To Transplant In The Garden
Transplanting isn't easy on a tree or shrub (or any plant), so it's important to select the optimal time to dig it out. When is a good time to transplant? Opinions differ on the best times for transplanting. Here are some tips to help.
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Woody Perennial Information: What Makes A Perennial Woody
Most plants are categorized into two general types: either perennial or annual. Perennials are those that live for two years or more, and there are two types of perennials - herbaceous perennials and woody perennials. Click here for basic woody perennial information.
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Managing Large Shrubs – Learn How To Trim An Overgrown Shrub
If you move into a new home and find the backyard filled with badly overgrown shrubs, it's time to learn about rejuvenating shrubs with pruning. Click this article for information about managing large shrubs and tips on how to trim an overgrown shrub.
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Training Standard Plants – How Can You Make A Plant Into A Standard
In the realm of gardening, a "standard" is a plant with a bare trunk and a rounded canopy, like a lollipop. You can buy standard plants, but they are very expensive. However, it's fun to start training standard plants yourself. This article will help get you started.
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Shrubs Damaged By Snow: Fixing Winter Damage To Evergreens
After heavy storms, you may see a significant buildup of snow bending over evergreen branches. Has the snow and ice caused winter damage to evergreens? Learn more about evergreen snow damage in this article.
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What Is Bitter Leaf – Learn About Vernonia Bitter Leaf Plant Care
What is bitter leaf? It is a shrub of African origin that has uses as a pesticide, timber tree, food, medicine, and its blooms produce a light colored honey. Read on to learn more about it.
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Flowering Shrubs And Bushes - Types Of Flowering Shrubs
Many flowering bushes and shrubs rely on their showy blossoms to capture all eyes. Not all flowering shrub varieties are up to the job though, so don’t just grab and go at the garden store. Instead, use the flowering shrubs list below that includes many of our very favorite selections.
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Gilliesii Bird Of Paradise – Growing A Yellow Bird Of Paradise Shrub
What is a bird of paradise shrub? The yellow bird of paradise shrub is an evergreen shrub with beautiful flowers. Click here to learn more.
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What Is Silver Spike Grass - Growing Helichrysum Silver Spike Grass
Native to the Himalayas and the Mediterranean, Helichrysum silver spike grows wild there, and grows readily in dry areas of the U.S. Read on for more.
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Low Maintenance Shrubs – Easy To Grow Shrubs For New Gardeners
Here are some tips for choosing shrubs for easy landscaping as well as a short list of some of our favorites.
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Best Topiary Shrubs – Choosing Shrub Topiary Varieties
If you are thinking about dipping your toes in the topiary water, you’ll want to select shrub varieties that are easy to shape. Read on to learn about the best topiary shrubs.
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Flannel Bush Care – How To Grow A Flannel Bush Plant
Given the right growing conditions, your flannel bush will reward you with quick growth and beautiful spring flowers. Click to learn more.
