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Growing woody plants in Wyoming can be a challenge, especially in areas of high elevation or low precipitation. For some locations in the state, both factors must be taken into consideration. Landscaping: Recommended shrubs for Wyoming discusses principles to know when deciding which shrubs to plant. For example, the climate cannot be changed, but the gardener can create micro-climates that amplify shrubs potential for long-term survival. According...
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A resource on selecting woody plants for the home landscape covers every aspect of choosing trees and shrubs, with profiles of each plant's hardiness, cultivation requirements, history, size, growth rate, availability, and special characteristics, as well as complete maintenance and care guidelines.
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Proper pruning will keep your landscape beautiful and thriving year after year. This authoritative guide includes more than 300 step-by-step illustrations to clearly demonstrate the correct pruning procedures for a variety of trees, shrubs, hedges, vines, and flowers. Lewis Hill offers expert advice on when, how, and why each type of plant should be pruned, safety considerations, and techniques for maintaining your pruning tools. Encouraging you to...
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When should you prune a blackberry bush? How much should you remove? What's the difference between pinching and heading back? And how can you be sure that you aren't harming your fragile blossoms? The Pruning Answer Book offers fresh insights to these relevant questions and scores of others. With clear instructions, detailed illustrations, and expert advice, you'll have all the information you need to successfully prune flowering plants, fruit and...
