Ed Gregan
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How-ToHow to Properly Sanitize Your Pruning Tools
Most folks agree that cleaning your pruning tools is not just a good idea, but it’s very important. Proper cleaning, for one, means your tools will last longer. And, if…
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How-ToHow to Prune Shrub Roses
Shrub roses (Rosa spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9)—basically any roses exclusive of climbers, hybrid teas, and carpet roses—can get quite large if not pruned hard every three to five years.…
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How-ToHow to Prune Ninebark
Pruning Basics for Ninebark (Physocarpus spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9) Because it adds brilliant foliage color to the garden for months, ninebark has become a popular substitute for the invasive…
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ArticleHow to Prune Panicle Hydrangeas
Pruning Basics for Panicle Hydrangeas (Hydrangea paniculata and cvs., Zones 3–8) You may have purchased a panicle hydrangea either as a shrub or as a plant with an elevated head,…
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Northeast Regional ReportsRegional Picks: Showy Shrubs – Northeast
See regional picks for showy shrubs, and read the article by Paul Cappiello for even more ideas. “Show-stopping shrubs—you know the kind. You’re leading a group of friends around the…
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How-ToWhen Not to Prune
An old boss of mine used to say that “the best time to prune is when the knife is sharp.” His logic was, basically, prune when you have the time.…
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DesignTrees That Always Please
You'll never regret the investment you make in these standout varieties
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ArticleHow to Buy a Tree
Trees are generally the priciest and most permanent plants gardeners will buy in their lifetime, so most of us want to ensure that the one we select at the nursery…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Plants for Winter’s Worst – Northeast
Northeast Autumn Radiance® maple (Acer rubrum ‘Autumn Radiance’) USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 7 Size: Up to 30 to 50 feet tall and wide Conditions: Full sun to partial…
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