Trees & Shrubs - Home and Garden Television

Gardener's Q

A: There's so much that's new, I don't know where to begin. This plant (figure M) is an absolutely gorgeous annual ...
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Layering Shrubs

Figure C At that point make a little nick in the stem. Be careful not to cut all the way through the stem, just halfway ...
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Transplant Shock

A. Your landscaper gave you good advice. The majority of plants will suffer from transplant shock, which often shows up ...
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Gardening Q's

A: Seeing those beautiful pictures of daffodils or Spanish bluebells naturalized in a lawn can be very inspiring, but ...
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Working With Weepers

According to Glassman, weeping plants create a graceful, dramatic effect in the landscape and a positive emotional ...
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Plants To Move

James' last task involves moving a prized potted plant outdoors that had spent the winter in the garage. The plant is a ...
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Coping With A Fallen Tree

"I may be the 'Gardener Guy' but there are limits to what I'm willing and able to do," James says. "And ...
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After The Fall: Damage Assessment

1. He trims the bark and some of the interior wood in such a way that he encourages the wounds to callous or heal. He ...
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Hot Compost

A: If you add grass clippings or weeds to your compost pile, chances are you'll wind up with a few weed seeds in the ...
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The Basics Of Bonsai Care

If your plant dries out and needs revitalizing, plunge it into a pail of water up to the soil line and let it sit for a ...
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Questions And Answers

A: Leeks do take a long time to grow--anywhere from 90 to 120 days, depending on the variety. If you like leeks, they ...
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Security Plants

When planning for your home security, one of the best defenses are the eyes and ears of your neighbors. If you have a ...
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Planting Around A Tree

(NOTE: When adding plants around the base of a tree, be sure to select varieties that will thrive in the amount of sun ...
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Latin Lesson

In many cases, the Latin name actually tells you something about a plant's origins: africanus, californicus, arabicus ...
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Cloning Shrubs

Rooted cuttings are ready to separate when the new roots are well established but before they start crowding each other ...
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