By Lesley Barker
Forsythias are typically the first flowering shrubs to bloom yellow in the early spring. Some forsythias droop, others trail like vines, and still other varieties stand upright. Like any spring flowering shrub, you should wait until after the blossom season is over before doing any pruning at all. These shrubs produce new blossoms on the new wood that grew the previous year. Wait until all of...
By Sidney
Pruning your gooseberries in the winter is an important step to protect your plant and promote fruit production. This process also prevents the spread of disease and makes berry picking much easier. Removing any diseased branches around the gooseberry bush is also very important, because these branches can spread disease to your plant and other plants in the area. Get your supplies ready. If you ...
By Garnet Greene
Grapevines provide grapes, grape leaves and beautiful foliage. In temperate climates they can grow non-stop. If your vine is simply a part of your landscaping it doesn't require pruning until it becomes too heavy or invades too much of your yard. If you would like your grapevine to produce grapes for eating or distilling into wine, your grapevine must be pruned in a very specific way. Prune...
By Cindy Ausbrooks
Most modern daylilies are genetically created to be sterile. This is a tactic used by seed companies to prevent others from selling or re-creating a specific type of daylily. However, it is possible to purchase seeds or obtain them from nonsterile plants. They are easy to grow and very tolerant of many soil conditions. Use this easy method to start daylilies from seed, and you'll be enjoying...
By Cindy Ausbrooks
Planting seeds indoors allows you to grow almost any plant you like, even exotic varieties that aren't available in local nurseries. The best time to plant seeds indoors is six to eight weeks before the last frost in your area. Individual seeds may have different requirements, so check your packet. Use this simple method to plant seeds indoors. Moisten the seed starting mix with water in the ...