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Transplanting Tips

Updated : October 18, 2019

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I originally wrote these transplanting tips for our Backyard Growers but it really is important. I actually wrote this in response to another thread about Japanese Maples but I want it to be a stand-alone thread because really is THAT important. Timing   timing   timing   timing   timing. Make sure you are doing the right thing at… Click here to read more…

Training Harry Lauder’s Walking Stick To Grow Properly

Updated : January 8, 2015

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Training Japanese Maples To Grow Properly

Updated : January 8, 2015

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How to Prune a Japanese Maple Tree

Updated : June 17, 2024

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Let’s talk about when you should prune your Japanese Maple tree.  The ideal time to prune a Japanese Maple tree is as soon as it needs pruning, if you don’t, they get straggly and not that attractive. STEP ONE: Disinfect your tools so you don’t spread disease. Because this is such a small tree, hand… Click here to read more…

When to Prune Hydrangeas

Updated : May 20, 2015

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Endless Summer Hydrangea.

When and how to prune hydrangeas like Endless Summer and other varieties seems to be one of the most confusing issues that gardeners face.  Why is that?  Conflicting information that’s what the problem is.  So in just a moment here I am going to forever set the record straight for you.  But first, let’s have… Click here to read more…

How To Edge A Bed

Updated : November 25, 2014

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How To Control Slugs

Updated : June 17, 2024

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How To Get Rid of Japanese Beetles

Updated : June 17, 2024

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Suckers On Grafted Plants!

Updated : March 29, 2019

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This is important and I hope to add more to this post in the future. Near the end of this first video you will see first hand how suckers can completely destroy beautiful plants. Sometimes this is difficult for people to understand because they don’t really understand the concept of grafting. I hope these two… Click here to read more…

Trim Your Bushes WAY Back… Part 2

Updated : August 4, 2020

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More than three years later, here’s what that burning bush looks like now…

Landscape Design Ideas

Updated : November 25, 2014

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Pruning Japanese Maple Trees

Updated : November 25, 2014

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Find out when to prune Japanese maples here.

How To Plant A Ball and Burlap Tree

Updated : April 17, 2018

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Growing and Selling Small Plants at Home is Fun! It’s Also Lucrative! Read more »

How To Prune An Ornamental Tree

Updated : June 17, 2024

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Wanted: People Who Would Like to Get Paid to Grow Small Plants from Home

Purple Sandcherry-Pruning and Propagating

Updated : May 20, 2015

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Purple Flowering Sandcherry is an easy plant to grow, always a great seller because of its purple leaves and delicate pink flowers. Always in demand. How is this plant sold? Let me count the ways. Unrooted hardwood cuttings. An unrooted cutting is pretty much nothing but a stick.  But because of the popularity of Purple… Click here to read more…

Tips On Planting Bulbs

Updated : June 17, 2024

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Watch the video below to learn some tips and tricks for planting bulbs in the fall. Special: Get Paid to Grow Plants from Home… Mine Have Earned Thousands!

Do Your Plants Have Spider Mites?

Updated : November 20, 2014

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Do your plants have spider mites?

Enhance Your Landscape With Roses

Updated : November 20, 2014

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These are the Miniature Roses in our landscape.  I hope you enjoy the short video.

Quick Easy Technique To Fix Areas In Your Grass

Updated : March 13, 2020

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Get Paid to Grow Small Plants from Home… Mine Have Earned Thousands!

Trim Your Burning Bush WAY BACK!!

Updated : August 4, 2020

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The compact variety can grow to 12 tall or taller, but at the same time I’ve kept mine in my landscape trimmed to about 42″ for years. Burning Bush only puts out one really hard push of new growth each year in the spring.  So if you trim your Burning Bush after that happens it… Click here to read more…

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