Archive for the ‘Shrubs’ Category
Witchhazel: A Breath of Spring in Winter
January 25th, 2011 | 
Author: One of the great advantages of gardening in the Piedmont is that we gardeners can aim to have something in bloom for twelve months of the year—and we should never overlook the witchhazels. Read the rest of this entry »
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Native Viburnums
We were surprised that first spring when what we thought were six-foot maple saplings in our little patch of woods began bearing white, lacy flowers. Fortunately, my husband was reading A Southern Garden at the time, and with Elizabeth Lawrence’s help, he identified the shrub as a Southeastern native viburnum.
Junipers in the Landscape
Junipers are victims of their own success. With scores of cultivars available and a tough nature, the genus Juniperus is used extensively in the landscape. Read the rest of this entry »
All About Azaleas
One way to spell spring in the Triangle is azalea. While daffodils tease us that spring is on its way, clouds of azalea blossoms herald spring’s definite arrival. With blossom colors ranging from the purest of whites to pink and purple shades to the most brilliant reds, azaleas herald the start of spring.
Pruning Spring Blooming Trees and Shrubs
As you prune your trees and shrubs in late winter and spring, remember to restrain yourself from trimming your springtime bloomers. Read the rest of this entry »
Hollies for Any Season
Late fall is a great time to think about hollies, whose iconic sprigs and berries prompt thoughts of the holiday season. Read the rest of this entry »
Fall Blooming Camellias
Extend Garden Color in the Fall
A wonderful selection of evergreen Camellias grow and flourish in our area and should be grown more in our landscapes. Read the rest of this entry »
Deciduous Azaleas
Deciduous Azaleas – The Underused Plant
Why don’t we see more of this adaptable shrub with its showy and fragrant floral display in our gardens? This variety of species blooms from early spring until late summer. Even though they grow wild in our woods, deciduous azaleas are not as well known as their familiar cousins. But they will become more popular as they are seen more often in gardens and people begin to recognize their qualities. Read the rest of this entry »
