Shrubbery is a major landscaping element in most yards. My information on shrubbery will help you in plant selection and maintenance. This information on shrubbery and other topics was published in September-November, 2007. Among the information on shrubbery offered are articles on false cypress and euonymus shrubbery. Return to the index to access resources from prior years.
11/30/07 - Problems With Shrubbery
Shrubbery is a staple in landscaping. As such, finding solutions to any problems you might have with your shrubbery is high-priority.
11/18/07 - How to Use Leaf Blower/Vacs
The basic premise of this article is that the most effective way in which to use leaf blower/vacs is to use them selectively. Find out how....
11/16/07 - Garden Voices
While Garden Voices isn't everybody's cup of tea, there may be a plant-lover in your life who'd enjoy this book as a gift.
11/12/07 - Gas Leaf Blower/Vacs
Gas leaf blower vacuums cost more, weigh more and pollute more than electric blower vacuums but may be indispensable in some circumstances.
11/03/07 - Christmas Poinsettias
"Christmas poinsettias" is a common name for those colorful holiday plants that have brightened up so many homes in the winter. Learn more about these misunderstood plants in this article.
10/21/07 - Gerbera Daisies
Sometimes, we derive inspiration for next year's garden from holiday plants bought at the florist's. For me, gerbera daisies fell into that category this year. I had never grown gerbera daisies outdoors before: for plants treated as annuals (zone 7 and lower), gerbera daisies are, after all, rather pricey. Still, their colorful, large blooms made gerbera daisies too tempting for me to pass up.
10/08/07 - American Sweetgum Trees
Information on sweetgum trees. I recommend the cultivars that lack the messy gumballs.
9/25/07 - Euonymus Shrubbery
Introduction to "Emerald 'N' Gold" euonymus. This shrubbery derives its name from its variegated foliage.
9/13/07 - False Cypress Shrubbery
Introduction to false cypress shrubbery, including the ever-popular "Gold Mops."
9/01/07 - Protecting Shrubbery From Wind Damage
How do you guard against wind damage to your shrubbery, as evidenced in winterburn? In this article I discuss the use of shelters, tree wrap and other measures.
