7 of Our Favorite Evergreen Conifers of 2023
Here is the 3rd installment of a series we are doing in December as the year wraps up to look […]
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Euonymous: The Worst Shrub to Plant in Asheville
Euonymous: The Worst Shrub to Plant in Asheville I want to be nasty about this one, I really do. Euonymous
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Gaura: A Butterfly Magnet in Western North Carolina
Gaura: A Butterfly Magnet in Western North Carolina Gaura, also known as wandflower, is a genus of North American native
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5 Tips for Growing Rhododendron in Asheville
No plant is more Asheville and Western North Carolina than rhododendron. They grow like weeds up in the mountains all
3 Tips for Pruning Newly Planted Trees
“The best time to prune is when you remember to do it.” That saying is basically true, particularly for large
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The Thuja Green Giant Screening Tree in Western North Carolina
Ah, the Thuja Green Giant. Those towering giants of the evergreen world, promising privacy and peace of mind to homeowners
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Fire Chief Arborvitae: A Winter Wonder
Fire Chief arborvitae is one of our favorite evergreens, particularly for the winter landscape. It’s a sport of ‘Rheingold’ but
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Pruning Old Multi Stemmed Shrubs
Old crochety multi-stemmed shrubs are perhaps the most intimidating plant to prune. Here is a video where I go over
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7 of Our Favorite Deciduous Shrubs of 2023
Shrubs are the backbone of the garden, with evergreens providing the base and deciduous flowers the pizazz. Here are some
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10 Fertilizer Myths
One of the most confusing things about gardening is how to fertilize. There is A LOT of misinformation online about