Dec 24, 2011 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Pet Peeves, Things I Hate About Your Garden
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – December 24 Hacked Plants This pruning style makes shearing (see 15 Things #1) look artful. In fact, you can’t really call this pruning at all. This isn’t even renovation cutting…hacking or butchering is more accurate. A renovation...
Jul 11, 2010 | my gardens, Pet Peeves, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – July 11 So often my consultation clients describe a shrub as being “totally out of control.” This doesn’t mean that the landscaping is rioting, being hysterical or smashing the windows, of course… most often they are just saying that the plants...
Nov 20, 2008 | Pet Peeves, plants I hate
It’s time to look at the plants in our landscapes with a clear eye. From foundation plants to the medians in parking lots, there are plants that are left in place for years after they have lost their attractiveness. Those malpruned junipers, hacked arborvitae...
