Pruning Guide: Ornamental Plants & Trees w/ Special Considerations

Flowering Hydrangea Ornamental plants and trees
Amelanchier (shadbush): prune only to shape, as either bush or tree. Carpinus betulus (European hornbeam):  prune to tree form. Carpinus orientalis (Oriental hornbeam): prune to tree from. Cassia fistula (golden-shower, senna): cut back seaon’s growth to short spurs after blooming. Cercis (redbud):  prune after blooming if necessary. Cornus florida, Cornus Kousa (flowering dogwood, Kousa dogwood):
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How to Identify Poison Ivy

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Points that help you identify poison ivy plant To identify poison ivy, look for the vine with clusters of three leaves, that can, also, grow as a bush or single plant. Poison ivy and poison oak can be found everywhere––the woods, fields, your own backyard, vacant lots, all depending on where you’re living. In particular, these
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How to Prune Trees and Shrubs

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Don’t let the idea of how to prune trees and shrubs scare you off. Pruning will not only improve the appearance of your plants, maintaining the silhouette you want, but it will also help to ensure continued healthy growth. And, with very few exceptions, a less-than-perfect pruning job will be just like a less-than-perfect haircut;
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How to Prune Trees & Shrubs

how to prune trees and shrubs Diagram
Don’t let the idea of pruning your trees and shrubs scare you off. Pruning will not only improve the appearance of your plants, maintaining the silhouette you want, but it will also help to ensure continued healthy growth. And, with very few exceptions, a less-than-perfect pruning job will be just like a less-than-perfect haircut; it
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10 Questions to Ask Your Landscape Contractor

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10 Questions to Ask Your Landscape Contractor   Hiring The Right Company As a quality Landscape Contractor, we at Southern Exposure feel that our customers should be well informed and educated in the process of hiring the right Landscape Contractor. Below are 10 of the most important questions to ask your Landscape Contractor before hiring
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Water Saving Tips For Sustainable Landscaping

Water saving tips and sustainable landscape
Water saving tips Water is a valuable resource. Many regions of the country have an ongoing issue with water shortages and droughts while other regions of the country have occasional dry-spells. Regardless of the water situation in your area, it makes sense to plant a landscape in your yard that uses the least amount of
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Landscaping Tips for Spring

Landscaping Tips for spring
Landscaping Tips for spring If you live in a colder climate, spring can bring the excitement of getting outdoors, enjoying warmer weather, and seeing the yard and landscape come to life. Below is a checklist to help you get your yard in shape for spring. Inspect your trees and shrubs. Start your spring spruce-up with a
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