The yellow flowers of Forsythia bushes are blooming now so the Saucer Magnolias (tulip trees) will be next. The Saucer Magnolia blooms in early spring and can sometimes be damaged by frost, resulting in fewer blooms or no blooms. 'Ann' Tulip Magnolia In 1955 Dr. Francis de Vos a geneticist with the...
Read MorePruning fruit trees is different than pruning a shade or ornamental tree. The goal is to develop the structure of the tree so that it can support the fruit and to open up the center of the tree so sunlight can penetrate to all of the fruit. When: - The best...
Read MoreDecember and January are both good months to trim or prune ornamental trees. The trees are in a dormant state and without the leaves it is much easier to identify which branches should be pruned. Regardless of the type of tree you have there are some basic pruning techniques that...
Read MoreThe #1 question I’m asked about a topiary – “Is it hard to maintain them?” The answer is not at all IF you don’t let it grow too much before giving it a trim. Let’s talk Juniper topiaries – spirals, pom-poms, poodles and patio trees. Since Junipers grow so slowly they...
Read MoreAbelia are known for their gracefully arching branches that are covered with flowers from June to October. Pruning Abelia plants isn’t a necessity - you can allow them to grow freely. However, pruning will keep your plant compact and neat looking. Although there are many different varieties available there is...
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