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Month: May 2020

Prunus virginiana: A pruning job I actually like

I’ve been known to butcher shrubs.  It only makes sense knowing that in my family tree are at least two butchers!  But I digress. What I would like to show you is a native chokecherry pruning job I’ve managed to keep tidy for many years. Keeping this shrub that can grow up to 25 feet… Continue reading Prunus virginiana: A pruning job I actually like

Published May 28, 2020
Categorized as Back Yard, Native, Plant Care, Plants, Pruning

To do in 2020 – a garden on the move

√ Move weigela bush √ Move some dill down to the meadow √ Move south garden arch √ Move honeysuckle to south garden entrance Move hibiscus to irrigated bed √ Trim chokecherry along north fence Davey Tree trim apples Edge rock wall √ Put fabric over meadow √ Plant all the meadow grasses/flowers Bottle water… Continue reading To do in 2020 – a garden on the move

Published May 17, 2020
Categorized as Projects Tagged edging, transplanting

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