Shrubs | Baxter Gardens

3Jul, 2018

Can I plant another rose after rose rosette?

Your Guide to Rose Rosette

Knock Out Rose, rose disease, Rose Rosette, shrub rose, witches broom Flowering, Garden, Landscape, Shrubs

Many gardeners steer clear of roses in an attempt to avoid the difficulties that may come with growing them. However, in 2000, a rose became available that was low maintenance and disease resistant. Knock Out Roses soon became a landscapers dream and a customer favorite. But, in recent years, the brand and shrub roses alike have taken a tremendous hit. Despite bouncing back from our recent harsh winter, Knock Out Roses one nemesis can still take them out – Rose Rosette

22May, 2018

Choosing columnar plants for your landscape

Columnar Plants for Narrow Spaces

Sara

black tower elderberry, columnar hornbeam, columnar norway spruce, columnar plants, crimson pointe cherry, fine line buckthorn, hicks yew, narrow evergreens, narrow spaces, narrow trees, sky pencil holly, taylor juniper Garden, Landscape, Shrubs, Trees

We all have that area in our landscape that is tight and narrow. The space between our homes and sidewalks, areas between our driveway and our neighbor’s yards, and corner spots that need something with height but not much width. Columnar plants, while often overlooked for more floriferous choices, serve a much-needed purpose in our suburban landscapes and offer solutions to many of these problems.

29Mar, 2018

5 New & Seldom Used Plants for Your Landscape

April is upon us, my gardening friends! No more staring out the window snuggled up in a blanket. It’s time to get your hands dirty and do some serious gardening! Find something new for your garden this year and check out these new and seldom used plants!

30Aug, 2017

How to care for newly planted trees and shrubs

Tree & Shrub Care Guide

Sara

fertilizing, how to care for trees and shrubs, mulching, Pruning, watering Fertilizing, Landscape, Mulching, Plant Care, Pruning, Shrubs, Watering

Ever wondered how much water to give your newly planted trees and shrubs and how long you need to keep watering? Curious why you should put mulch around your plants – other than because it looks awesome? Not certain when you should fertilize or prune your plants? Find it all out here!

14Jul, 2017

A Guide to Understanding Hydrangea

Sara

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It’s the season of spectacular garden bloom. The time of year to lounge in your lawn chair (or living room recliner – no judgment here) and enjoy the beauty of all your hard work. Despite all the color in the garden though, the plant that stands out above the rest is the hydrangea. The large clusters of blooms send a clear message that summer has arrived and pool parties must commence.

17May, 2017

Bagworms and When to Kill Them

Sara

bagworms, evergreens, insecticide, insects, life cycle, shrubs, trees Conifers, Evergreen, insects, Landscape, Shrubs

Gardening for many is about the flowers, fragrance, and tranquility. Unfortunately, there is a darker side of gardening that involves insects and fungi. And although I wish I could only talk about the prettier side of gardening, alas, this is about gardening’s uglier side – Bagworms.

21Apr, 2017

The Beautiful World of Elderberry

Sara

Berries, black lace elderberry, black tower elderberry, elderberry, lemon lace elderberry, sambucus Berries, Flowering, Garden, Landscape, Shrubs, Sun

Plant Profile: Sambucus

There are times when you need the perfect and unique plant in your garden. A plant that displays a spectacular trifecta of sheer wonderfulness: *Delicate yet sturdy flowers that turn into lovely and, in many cases, edible fruit. *Color that shines without ostentation. *A soft texture that belies its true strength.

Oh, you may think that this perfect plant doesn’t exist, but it does my gardening friends, and it goes by the name Sambucus. And did I mention they are deer resistant?

24Feb, 2017

How to Work with a Landscape Designer (Part 2 of 2)

Sara

landscape designers, landscaping, working with Garden, Hardscape, Landscape, Outdoor Living, Shrubs

Yay! You’ve finally made it to your appointment with a designer! The point when the true magic will begin.

Now is the time you’ll walk your property with the designer and go over all of your landscape wants. But, aside from the finished product, there are a few things you’ll need to know along the way.

24Feb, 2017

How to Work with a Landscape Designer (Part 1 of 2)

Sara

landscape designers, landscaping, working with Garden, Hardscape, Landscape, Outdoor Living, Shrubs

You know that moment when you drive up your street, pull up to your home and suddenly realize that your landscape seems a bit tired and needs to be updated? That’s the same time you look at your neighbor’s homes and think, man, they look so fresh. That, my friends, is the moment you know your landscape needs some help and it’s time you did something about it.

30Nov, 2016

When To Water Evergreens In Winter

Sara

evergreens, watering, winter Evergreen, Evergreens, Garden, Landscape, Shrubs

It seems strange to think that you may need to pull out the hoses again in the winter. Especially when they are all put away and you thought your yard work was done. But if you have planted anything new this year, or the last few years for that matter, your plants can certainly benefit from some water if nature has given us none.

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