(This blog post is a follow up on an earlier post you can read here.) Pruning specifications Now, it’s normal […]
Rhododendrons handle cold temperatures with ‘anti-chimney’ response
Winter chill We’ve had a great winter season on the West Coast but winter did arrive in early February with […]
How to prune your shrubs in fall
Seasonal client Now, I obviously prefer solid, regular clients but some of my seasonal, occasional clients are hilarious. They call […]
Here to help: how to time Forsythia pruning
Time your pruning Correct shrub pruning demands that we get the timing right. The shrub will probably recover if you […]
One rule for pruning rhododendrons
Just a test, don’t worry! I’m excited to publish my first AI-assisted video in this blog post but don’t worry, […]
Can Japanese holly surprise you?
Japanese holly (Ilex crenata) is a workhorse in our West Coast landscapes. It’s evergreen and mostly used as a hedge; […]
Hellebores: boring or great?
Writing a blog post on early spring bloomers is very exciting because I don’t care much for winter. And this […]
Fertilizing like an old lady
I am usually floating around our company sites in my capacity as senior supervisor. And it can be quite entertaining. It […]
Boxwood lecture by Dr. Bruce Fraedrich
Today I attended a lecture on boxwoods titled “Boxwood culture, pests and care“. Dr. Bruce Fraedrich delivered the lecture as part of […]
