A Plant Perfect Blizzard The month of April is typically a time of warmer weather and the start of spring, but this year North Dakota was hit with a massive snowstorm. The blizzard brought high winds and several feet of snow to the state, causing widespread school closures, and major travel disruptions. For many
Spring Pruning on Limelight Hydrangea The paniculata hydrangeas are a genus of about 80 species of flowering plants native to Asia and North America. The name "paniculata" comes from the Latin word for "milk pail", referring to the shape of the inflorescences. These plants are popular garden shrubs, grown for their
Heavy snow on Arborvitae Arborvitae, also known as the Eastern Arborvitae, is a great addition to any landscape. They are hardy and can withstand a lot of abuse. Recently, we have had a lot of snow in our area, and I noticed that some of the Holmstrup Arborvitae branches were starting to bend under
Summer Wine Ninebark Spring Rejuvenation Pruning Summer Wine Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius 'Seward') is a fast-growing deciduous shrub that can benefit from rejuvenation pruning. This type of pruning should be done before bud break in late winter or early spring before the new growth begins to emerge. Rejuvenation pruning will encourage new growth with
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