Tag Archives: foliage

Blending Stone

March 29, 2011 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Here’s one way to make stone elements—including statuary, steps, walls and urns—blend with your garden.

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Scarlet Beauty Sweetspire

February 1, 2011 | Meghan Shinn | 3

Scarlet Beauty sweetspire is a new sweetspire shrub that blooms in the summer and has colorful fall foliage.

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Poisonous Leaves

October 12, 2010 | Meghan Shinn | 0

I’ve heard some trees have leaves that emit a substance that can harm or kill plants. What trees are they and should I treat their leaves differently during fall cleanup?

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Alternatives to Invasives

September 8, 2010 | Meghan Shinn | 7

Barberry, bittersweet and burning bush are three popular plants that can be problematic (as in aggressive or invasive) in many areas. Here are some alternative plants that achieve the same effects.

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Melianthus Major

May 1, 2007 | Daniel J. Hinkley | 0

Melianthus major, or giant honey bush, is an impressive foliage plant.

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