Are your evergreens turning brown inside? Are your evergreens dropping needles in Fall? Don’t panic! Here’s why it happens. Have you noticed yellow or browning needles on your evergreens? And does it seem like the brown needles weren’t there yesterday but are today? In this article I’ll explain exactly why this happens and what you...

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Do panicle hydrangeas — like Limelight, Pinky Winky, Little Lime and Little Quick Fire — handle Winter snow? Yes, and much better than other hydrangea varieties! This article with video discusses several panicle hydrangea varieties in the snow. A True Test of Hydrangeas and Snowstorms I am a gardener who believes strongly that our gardens...

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This article and video is about Knockout Roses Fall care and pruning. What should your Fall cleanup include? Should you prune Knockout Roses in the Fall or in the Spring? I answer these questions and cover everything needed to get your roses ready for Winter. Every year in Fall there are lots of questions regarding...

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How to treat Black Spot on Knockout Roses in 3 steps, plus solutions to prevent Black Spot from taking over Knockout Roses. Includes video. Black Spot on Knockout Roses is not a fun topic, but it is a necessary one! In this article — and in the included video — I use examples from the...

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Can’t stand black spots on hydrangeas? Neither can I! I’m sharing the causes and solutions, plus why I ultimately decided to toss out my own mophead bigleaf hydrangeas! My love of mophead bigleaf hydrangeas! Ever since I can remember, I’ve adored the deep blue color of hydrangeas that I would see on Cape Cod, Massachusetts...

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Learn how to add more Dappled Willow shrubs to your landscape by propagating Dappled Willow cuttings from your original plant. It’s easy to do whether you propagate the Dappled Willow cuttings in soil (pots) or in water! Plus you save money by not purchasing more shrubs! Includes helpful images and video. We have a living...

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Why I rely on tree pruning professionals for our trees. A certified arborist is essential for tree health. Before-and-after video included! I love trees! This article explains why I turn to tree pruning professionals for big projects. I always hire a certified arborist whenever I have questions or need help with our large trees. Video...

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Dappled Willow is an easy-care shrub with gorgeous Spring and Summer color plus red twigs in Winter. Great for wet spots in your yard. Learn about Dappled Willow in this complete guide and see if it might be the perfect shrub for your landscape. Do you have a wet spot in your yard? Do you...

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Limelight Hydrangea Trees bloom profusely Summer into Fall. Learn how to grow and prune your Limelight Hydrangea Tree in this complete guide. Plenty of helpful images and step-by-step pruning instructions are included. Table of Contents Limelight Hydrangea Tree Description Why you want a Limelight Hydrangea Tree in your Garden Difference between Limelight Hydrangeas and Limelight...

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Are your trees and hydrangeas turning brown since Tropical Storm Isaias? My River Birch trees and Little Lime Hydrangeas suddenly look like late Fall has arrived. Here’s what I’ve learned so far. Tropical Storm Isaias hit us here in southern New Jersey on August 4th. Our neighborhood didn’t appear to suffer any major damage other...

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