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Extending Rhododendron bloom time for a long spring

July 28, 2013 By Jim 2 Comments

It’s the end of July and most people are still in summer mode. Camping, picnics, trips to the beach, are all on peoples minds. So what am I going to talk about? Rhododendron bloom time. Why? Because these spring flowering shrubs can be picked up on sale now. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Design, Plant recommendations Tagged With: Aglo, azalea, bloom time, Karens, Northern Lights, PJM, Rhododendron, Rosy Lights, spring

Tree like shrubs to soften vertical house line

February 17, 2013 By Jim 1 Comment

Small understory tree or shrub, the cranberry bush viburnum (Viburnum trilobum)

I recently received the following question from Julee on my Ask Me a Question page:  "I'm wondering what kind of large shrubs may be pruned to have a  more tree-like appearance, and tolerate only dappled sunlight…."  She wants a tree like shrub to soften the vertical line on a corner of her house.  It needs to be hardy to zone 4 and not get too big. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Plant recommendations, Supports Wildlife & Biodiversity Tagged With: pagoda dogwood, Rhododendron, shrub, viburnum

Planting Rhododendrons in four season gardens

November 11, 2012 By Jim 2 Comments

I have often recommended Rhododendrons in four season gardens. These plants add winter interest as well as spring flowers. The main reason is that they add a different texture than the more commonly used evergreens such as pines, yews, and junipers. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gardening Tagged With: Broadleaf evergreens, peat moss, Rhododendron, soil amendment

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