viburnums

  • A strong, open structure is one of the goals to aim for when pruning a multistemmed shrub like this viburnum. Judicious cuts allow light to penetrate the canopy and reach the inside of the plant.
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    A Step-by-Step Guide to Pruning Viburnums

    Viburnums (Viburnum spp. and cvs., Zones 2–9) are a genus of approximately 150 woody shrubs prized for their delicate, early-season flowers and bright fall fruit. Some, like smooth witherod (V.…

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    The Best Native Viburnums

    The great plantsman Michael Dirr once said, "A garden without a viburnum is akin to life without music and art.” Viburnums (Viburnum spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9) are a large…

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    Peonies and Other Favorites

    Lynn Crawford is sharing some of her favorite blooms from her garden with us today. I have been an avid gardener for more than 60 years. My mother, Charlotte, and…

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    All About Growing Viburnums

    Showy, often-fragrant flowers are followed by colorful berries and fall foliage