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Planting, Pruning and Caring for Flowering Dogwood Trees Flowering dogwood trees are hard to miss when spring arrives. Their layered branches, showy blooms, colorful fall foliage, and bright red berries make them one of the most recognizable small trees in the landscape. They are especially popular in Southern yards, woodland gardens, and natural-looking landscapes. However,…
Learn How to Grow a Healthy Japanese Maple Tree A Japanese maple can turn an ordinary corner of the yard into a beautiful focal point. With delicate leaves, graceful branches and brilliant fall color, these small ornamental trees look right at home near patios, walkways, garden beds and woodland edges. Japanese maples are not difficult…
What Your Hydrangea Leaves Are Trying to Tell You Hydrangeas are beautiful flowering shrubs, but their leaves can sometimes look like they are having a rough day. Brown spots may appear seemingly out of nowhere. Leaves may droop in the afternoon even though the soil feels moist. Some leaves may turn yellow and fall to…
Oakleaf Hydrangea Care Guide for Beautiful Blooms Oakleaf hydrangeas are some of the most interesting flowering shrubs you can add to a landscape. Their large, deeply lobed leaves resemble oak leaves, which is how they earned their name. While many hydrangeas are grown primarily for their blooms, oakleaf hydrangeas provide beauty through several seasons. They…
How to Grow Crepe Myrtles Crepe myrtles are some of the most popular flowering trees and shrubs in Southern landscapes. Crepe Myrtles are dependable plants are known for their colorful summer blooms, attractive bark and ability to tolerate hot weather once established. Depending on the variety, a crepe myrtle may remain a compact shrub under…
Butterfly bush is one of those shrubs that knows how to put on a show without demanding constant attention. With long flower clusters, sweet fragrance and a steady stream of colorful visitors, it can quickly become a favorite part of the summer landscape. Butterflies, hummingbirds and bees often visit the blooms, making the shrub a…