Tag Archives: acuba

Illustrated Guide to Shrubs on Super-Sale

August 28, 2012 0

We don’t call this a “blow-out” sale for nothing – the prices are irresistible, especially if, like me, you’re a big fan of shrubs for low-maintneance, high-mpact gardens.  I just wish I had the …

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Drought-Tolerant Shrubs and Woody Groundcovers

August 10, 2011 0

Tired of watering?  Aren’t we all!  So it’s a good time to consider plants that need little to no supplemental watering – once they’re established.  (And what does  “once established” mean?  That …

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Shrubs and Perennials that Brighten the Shade

May 12, 2010 7

by Gardening Coach Susan Harris

I’m a big fan of shade gardens, and of the many, surprisingly colorful plants that tolerate shade.   But I just know there are gardeners out there buying flats of annuals (impatiens, …

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How to Save Evergreens from Death by Snow

February 9, 2010 2

Now that the title has your attention, could someone please tell us how?

To appreciate the damage in context, check out the “before” photo below showing the magnolia on the left, then some aucubas, and the …

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