Best Garden Hedges

Alas, it is not to be for we in the north face harsh, cold winters. Living in the north it can be a challenge to find suitable, hardy, hedge plants. The purple foliage remains all summer.

Shrubs that bloom in summer and fall are best pruned in late winter or early spring.Most deciduous hedge shrubs need pruning early in the growing season and again when they have added about 6 inches of new growth.Evergreen hedges need less pruning than...

You plant a privacy hedge to prevent neighbors and passers-by from having a clear view into your yard. Many varieties are available, including Korean boxwood (Mountain mahogany is another family of cold hardy shrubs that are great for hedges.

Easy to trim and shape with hedge trimmers or shears. Heavenly scented flowers attract butterflies and other pollinators. The gold varieties make an especially unique hedge. Tall plants and evergreens are oftentimes used as windbreaks,Cold winter winds...

You also need to know your ownto be sure that your shrubs fit well with the climate, your soil type and whether the hedge will have a sunny, shady or mixed exposure.When you are creating a viburnum hedge for a sunny area, you need to consider different...

It truly works. If you need an instant windbreak as we did but haven't the funds to buy trees or shrubbery large enough to create it then there is nothing better than tall fencing.

This encourages strong new growth while shaping your hedge to suit your needs. Dying hedges are caused by a variety of problems, including improper growing conditions, insects and diseases.

Newly planted hedges suffer from shock and stress, and should be allowed to adjust to their new environment before encouraging new growth by applying fertilizer. The type and amount of fertilizer needed depends the shrub variety, age of the hedge, the...

Being a frugal fixer (tightwad, penny-pincher, etc.), I thought I could make the same thing using a roll of old landscape cloth and my sewing machine for much less than she had paid.

The list above might total to $60 or thereabouts. (If we're not prepared for wind, we'll look like a scene fromchasing flying paper sheets across the yard. But if we have no luck asking the guys, we can run aourselves.

A little fabric glue or decorative squeeze paints can help seal the cut edges and prevent raveling.I applied an iron-on transfer of a picture and a poem to the top bib section of the apron.Another pocket, iron-on patches, or anything decorative could...

Taking our plants indoors for the winter or outside for the summer is not a issue if they are in containers. Just as your tropical houseplants cannot be taken outside in cooler weather, some outside plants will need winter dormancy and will not survive...

The longer the gourd has to grow, the larger, stronger, and stiffer the sponge pulp becomes when dried. The fruit averages (depending on variety) 24 inches long and up to 3 1/2 inches in diameter.

That cannot be good. The plumber says my machne is shot. Many of the forums are open to everyone, but you'll only be able to see the first post on some of my links; even that peek will give you a good idea of what you are missing.

In the aftermath of the war, people stopped the victory gardens and went back to buying their produce from the stores. Until that time, he still planted it to remember those who never came home and honor the bravery of those who did.The war department...

They weed, water and generally tend to the garden during the growing season. At the beginning of the growing season the plots are roto-tilled and turned over to the residents. They can grow whatever they wish be it flowers, vegetables or both.

Total cost, $61. Mosquitoes carry disease and preventing them is the responsible thing to do.Algae is another problem when you have standing water. I knew it was waterproof and could even be painted over.

I guess gardening is a universal language. I estimate the garden is about 2 acres in size are divided in plots that are about 20X10 feet in size. I stop and visit this garden several time a season we communicate with a wave and a smile.

An idea was born: let's teach many of the residents how to grow their own produce in an urban setting.Several organizations banded together to establish a number of programs to train and support residents with plants, tools and gardening advice.In 2004...

A small oasis ofor shrubs surrounded by a fence and gate are also part of a zen garden. Patina on a lantern or moss on a rock and weathered wood are examples of koko. That is an example of Koko.There is one last thing you can add to your zen garden if...

A 10 HP rear tine tiller as well as a lawn mower is provided by the University for Gardeners use.4 hours are set aside once a month for a “community” work session. The monies are used to purchase equipment for the garden.

I just couldn't bring myself to throw it out.Then, one day it hit me. This thing is deep enough to hold soil and have things growing in it!! Why not? It had a drain so water could escape if it rained too hard.

Unfortunately, when it gets to be July and August here in Texas, I'd rather be lounging in the swimming pool than posing as mosquito food in the sweltering heat.However, deadheading is a relatively easy, quick task and I would really be doing my plants...

A few of these keep just enough moisture near the roots during the blistering summer heat and the plants stay healthier.A bit more potting mix on top of the crystals, finish filling the container.

Keep the container well watered.Soon you will see little stems pop through the soil. For a large tote or my 20-gallon pot I plant 6 pieces of potatoes. I have a large 20-gallon pot that I use as well as a plastic tote box.

In the evening, lights make the onions glow, a very different look when compared to daytime. One of my favorite places to visit in St. Louis is the Missouri Botanical Garden, known by many of the locals as Shaw's Garden.

We are still working on block steps, retaining walls, and a small patio in front. Method with a strong trellis for my tomatoes. The kids could easily pick the cukes as they hung down on the inside of the little structure.