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Bougainvillea are daytime beacons of color

Ralph MitchellDecember 1st, 2023What is catching my eye in our landscapes these days?  Bright and beautiful bougainvillea, of course!  Bougainvillea are blooming profusely right now and will continue on through the winter for eight weeks or more.  Perfect as a flowering vine, the bougainvillea is also adaptable as a hedge, in hanging baskets, an accent plant or pruned […]

Proper Planting: Trees and Shrubs

Anne YasalonisNovember 16th, 2023Trees and shrubs can be purchased in many sizes, most are no smaller than a one gallon size, and many go up to 7 gallon (or larger). Because of both size at planting and maturity, cost of plants, and large root spread, planning for proper placement before planning is important. 1. Always call before you […]

Small is good

Ralph MitchellMay 12th, 2023Landscape shrubs that have been identified as dwarf are a boon to low-maintenance yards as they are easier to keep within bounds, “Dwarf” can be a relative term in relation to what a normal growing plant would look like.  Take for example the common shrub called ‘Schilling’s Dwarf’ holly.  ‘Schilling’s Dwarf’ holly is a dwarf […]