Vanessa's Trees and Shrubs Blog April 2008 Archive

Topiaries are very fun to create. You can form so many different designs by pruning and training trees and shrubs. They can be formal; the first ... Read More

You may have never heard of one of the most useful organizations for gardeners. The Cooperative Extension Service is run through state universities and exists to provide education and ... Read More

Today is the day to celebrate trees! Help beautify your city by planting one today. It's officially National Arbor Day, and many states celebrate it on this day ... Read More

Garden season is finally here! The forsythias are hard to miss with their bright yellow flowers. Our apple tree has leaves again, and the whole city just ... Read More

When I worked at a xeriscape demonstration garden, my favorite place to sit was under the sunset hyssop bushes. As I pruned the neighboring lavender bushes, hummingbirds whizzed by. ... Read More

Spring is finally here for most areas. The snow is melting away. Bare branches are starting to burst with leaves and flowers. The sweet music of birds ... Read More

Spring is my favorite time of year here in Utah. After months of watching it snow and wondering if there's an end in sight, I start noticing new buds ... Read More

You tested your soil, planned your garden and chose your shrubs wisely. After planting properly, you water, prune and fertilize. Despite your best efforts, shrubs can become ... Read More

The Japanese art of bonsai is simply amazing. These tiny trees are the same species that tower over your own garden. They have been kept to miniature sizes ... Read More

I'm in the process of buying a house, and I'm looking forward to totally redesigning the yard. Before I buy the trees, shrubs, ... Read More

If you're like me, shopping for plants is a glorious experience. I enjoy wandering around a nursery and just experiencing the vibrant colors, shapes, and smells. There's been ... Read More

I have always been fond of weeping trees. Their drooping branches bring style and excitement to any garden. Weeping blue Atlas cedar has become one of my favorites ... Read More

As Earth Day approaches, many of us ponder ideas we can use to change the impact we have upon the environment. There's an easy way to become more environmentally friendly ... Read More