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Boxwood happens to be one of the most common plants around, especially if you consider all the varieties there are.  I certainly don’t mean common in a negative sense.  Boxwood and all its varieties often serve as the backbone to many beautiful (and functional) gardens. To Shear or Not To Shear With Boxwood most people [...]

It’s something not often seen, but strikes most people as peculiar including many landscapers.  I’m talking about “reverted shoots”. Just what are reverted shoots?

Pruning Time For Flowering Plants Is Important Homeowners will often select a plant because of the exceptional bloom it has.  They’ll look forward to it all year.  But Mrs. Gotrocks is really bummed this spring.  Her azalea has hardly bloomed at all. Hmmm.  Plant looks nice and healthy.  Good color in the leaves, and it [...]

This group of “low junipers” is often either not pruned or pruned incorrectly.  Not pruning can result in run-away growth where these junipers outgrow their space.  Incorrect pruning can alter the plant’s natural growth habit and cause it’s health to decline.