Caring for Newly Planted Trees
When staking a tree, run the wire through a piece of garden hose to protect the trunk. Place the guide wire above a crotch to prevent its slipping down the trunk. Bare-root trees should be heeled in if you can't plant them right away. Many young ... [... more]
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Pruning Trees and Shrubs
Make sure to leave the branch collar when removing large branches. Paul James, host of HGTV's Gardening by the Yard, talks about when and why to prune a tree: to remove dead or diseased wood, to increase air circulation and to increase flower and ... [... more]
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Bonsai Survival Manual
The majority of plants in Bob Pressler's garden have been shaped into bonsai. Gardener Bob Pressler shares a few bonsai tips and techniques: The finished shape should be envisioned before cutting. It's important to remember, however, that it can ... [... more]
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Quick Tip: Forcing Branches to Bloom
Don't limit yourself to bulbs for indoor winter color -- you can also "force" branches of flowering trees to bloom. Pussy willows are one good choice. Cut yard-long branches, and then crush the lowest couple of inches of each branch a bit with [... more]
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Dennis Connor
As with any garden, the first step is to prepare the area to be planted, removing any debris. Bamboo sleeve fences are installed at the back of the garden ( The path is the key to the transition from garage to patio. Using a rake, draw the path ... [... more]
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Bamboo Varieties
Bamboo has become a popular ornamental grass. Gardeners should be aware that bamboos may be classified as clump-forming or running types -- the latter of which spread by rhizomes that can quickly get out of control. All bamboos need full sun to ... [... more]
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Growing Grapevines
When planting grapes in sleeves, leave the top of the cardboard container just above the surface of the soil. Drip irrigation works well for watering grapevines, as it supplies water directly to the root zone. You can even grow your own wine, ... [... more]
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Winter Care for Trees
Small strings of lights can protect a young tree from a late frost. A: It's fine to prepare the planting holes now if you have a pretty good idea how big the root balls of the new trees will be. Then when the trees arrive, half the work will be ... [... more]
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Focal Points: Citrus Trees
Having previously completed a handsome hardscape to frame this French kitchen garden (aka "jardin potager"), host Mayita Dinos and crew set to work filling in the space with a multitude of beautiful trees and plants. By the time they've [... more]
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How to Plant Shrubs
Remove the burlap before planting balled-and-burlapped shrubs. Water container-grown plants well the day before planting. That makes it easier to get them out of their pots. Wayne Clatterbuck, a plant specialist with the University of Tennessee ... [... more]
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A Bonsai Ficus
The art of bonsai can be used to create a miniature forest.< < These two plants are the same age, but the smaller has been pruned and kept in a small pot.< < This ficus has too much foliage for a bonsai, explains Ann Erb. It will be used to .. [... more]
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Pruning Roses
A pair of sharp hand pruners is as essential to rose care as water and fertilizer. Pruning opens the plant up to good circulation and helps keep it healthy. Here Disney gardening specialist Mark Maynes shows how to prune correctly. Before you ... [... more]
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