Dear Expert (Carrie, Bob or Susan) We have a client who’s property is situated on the 16th floor with a rooftop garden in downtown Seattle. The terraced garden faces south and southeast. The 4 trumpet vines are each in their own containers that are 24″ square x 26″ deep along with Algerian Ivy, trailing Rosemary. […]
I would like to plant some beesia at the top of a shady ravine.
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Cupressocyparis leylandii, or Leyland cypress, is a very popular and fast-growing plant. It gives instant privacy, but this point is both a positive and negative fact. They simply grow too big. Pruning is essential in keeping the Leyland cypress in check, and this presents other problems. If not pruned correctly, you may end up with […]
Remove the leaves of H. orientalis to the ground in January and February, being careful not to damage the stems of the emerging flowers. This is done to prevent disease from spreading and so you can see the flowers better. We usually leave the plant alone for the first two years. H. niger is a […]