To keep your lilacs looking their best, they need to be pruned, fertilized and shaped almost every year, soon after they are done blooming in the late spring.
Blueberries grow well in the Pacific Northwest. To get the most out of your bushes, it helps to understand the form and function of each part of the plant.
Vegetative plant parts include roots, stems, shoot buds and leaves. Each of these structures comes in a wide variety of types, varying from species to species. Many vegetative plant parts are also used in propagation. This ...
Q: We are finally moving into our new home. Due to construction issues (lack of water and vehicle damage), most of the grass has died back and there are areas of just dirt. Also, we have dogs. Is there any variety of ...
Q: I have a California lilac tree in my back yard. A thick root is underneath the pavers and lifting them up. Will I kill the tree if I cut out that root? I sure don’t want to kill it!
Q: I have a big fig tree in my backyard. I have always been removing all the fallen leaves this time of the year as I was told that any dead leaves could give rise to increase in insects and plant diseases. I wonder ...