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Just some notes on pruning.

March 15th, 2006
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Shrubs to be pruned after blooming

Buddleia alternifolia
Cotinus coggygria
Daphne
Deutzia
Forsythia
Kerria japonica
Kolkwitzia
Lonicera
Philadelphus Mock Orange
Physocarpus Ninebark
Spiraea
Syringa
Weigela

Shrubs to be pruned before the buds show green

Aralia elata
Buddleia
Callicarpa japonica
Caryopteris
Hamamelis virginiana
Hibiscus syriacus
Hydrangea arborescens
Hydrangea paniculata
Potentilla
Sambucus
Sorbaria
Symphoricarpos

If you have more you would like to add to the list please email me at rmurphy@thelawnblog.com

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Common Disorders of Broad-Leaved Trees

March 15th, 2006
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First of all what is a tree? A tree can be defined as a large, perennial, woody plant. Though there is no set definition regarding minimum size, the term generally applies to plants at least 6 m (20 ft) high at maturity and, more importantly, having secondary branches supported on a single main stem [...]

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Interiorscaping – Learn to Breathe Easy

November 14th, 2005
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Historical Perspectives
Archeological evidence indicates that a form of indoor gardening was practiced for Oriental royalty about 3000 years ago. True pot gardening probably began in Greece during the fifth century BC, for religious purposes. Container and roof gardening spread from Greece throughout the Mediterranean, and were found in Roman culture 2000 years ago.
The [...]

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