Trees & Shrubs
Soil Preparation and Irrigation Systems -- Healthy soils grow healthy plants. A well drained soil, generally defined as one that can absorb a 1/2 inch of water or more per hour, creates a good environment for grass, plants, and trees to set deep roots and take advantage of deep water and nutrients. In the long run this makes for healthy, steady growth with reduced fertilization and irrigation needs. Of course a soil can be too well drained, such as a sandy soil, and need some help to better hold water and nutrients for plants.
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Orchards in English Pleasure Gardens -- The orchard in the Middle Ages was practically indistinguishable from the garden or pleasure garden. The orchard in those days contained, besides a variety of fruit trees, herbs for medicinal and culinary purposes and a few flowers, also fountains, seats, and the other architectural features of the pleasure garden.
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Magnolia Questions and Answers -- Are there many different types of magnolias? There are about 80 different species of magnolia that are native to the eastern United States and southeastern Asia. Over half of these are in cultivation around the world and many selections and hundreds of named hybrids have been made by breeders seeking better features.
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How to Naturally Dry Hydrangeas -- Beautiful, colorful hydrangeas are amongst the most popular flowers to be used in dried floral arrangements. The most important step in preserving and drying hydrangeas is choosing the right time to cut them. Follow these helpful steps and you’ll be on your way to creating a beautiful dried floral arrangement.
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7 Tips for Creating Fresh Hydrangea Bouquets -- Hydrangeas are low growing shrubs of luxuriant foliage and beautiful domed or flattened flowers. If you grow your own hydrangeas, chances are your favorite time is when you can cut the flowers from the shrubs and create fresh bouquets for your home.
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