What are we doing to our trees? They treat us well, provide us with shade, fruit, and beauty. Why are we so mean to them? I’d like to take a moment and call out Arborist Blair Glenn for the work that he has been doing to educate America about the proper care and pruning of trees. If you… Click here to read more…
Are your plants safe? Is it too warm too soon.
Is it too warm too soon. How will it affect our plants. I am not going to sugar coat this. I am deeply concerned about this really, really warm weather this early in the year. It’s beautiful outside. Spent some time on the porch yesterday. It was really, really nice out. Pam, my wife, had… Click here to read more…
Transplanting Tips
That should read, “Really Important Transplanting Tips” Get My Backyard Growing System Right Now! It’s only $37.00! Is it spring yet? Not quite, but in some parts of the country it’s getting pretty darn close and I know that you are just dying to get out in your yard and dig in the dirt. But… Click here to read more…
Pruning Rose of Sharon
Pruning trees and shrubs, like this Rose of Sharon, tends to be an intimidating process for many people, but it doesn’t need to be. Knowing when to prune trees and shrubs can take some of the guesswork and concern out of this garden chore. Observing a few simple pruning tips will also make the… Click here to read more…
How To Trim Forsythia
Today I am going to show you How to Trim Forsythia. Here’s an updated photo to show you how well this Forsythia responded to this pruning. Since I pruned it on the video I’ve taken thousands of cuttings from these two plants and pruned them again after taking the cuttings. The above photo is one… Click here to read more…
Pruning Rhododendrons
Here is a video of me pruning rhododendrons
Training Harry Lauder’s Walking Stick To Grow Properly
Training Japanese Maples To Grow Properly
Trim Your Bushes WAY Back… Part 2
More than three years later, here’s what that burning bush looks like now…
Pruning Japanese Maple Trees
Find out when to prune Japanese maples here.