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Shrub Varieties
A cardinal rule in gardening and landscaping is the proper placement of the proper plant in the proper environment. The proof of this rule clearly is seen in a shrub that grows poorly or looks out of place in the wrong setting. Typical questions relate to the different adaptations, habitat needs, landscape functions, problem pests, and survival threats of the many different varieties of shrubs.
238 Questions
Does Buddleia need ericaceous compost?
Yes, Buddleia needs the ericaceous type if compost is to be used. The butterfly bush in question numbers among the world's woody plants which favor a more acidic soil -- in this case, pH levels of 5.5 - 6.5 -- even though adequate space and sunlight as well as good drainage will support growth in neutral soils.
Buddleia will grow in any reasonable soil, it is not ericaceous.
How do you cut back a lavender bush?
Well my friend, you have all you have to do is cut off the ones on the top, or the ones sticking out but don't cut off the green bits, that means that they are about to flower so don't cut them, but if you just sort of trim the bush, it makes i look tidier, cleaner and much nicer, you can use pliers or you can just use your hands and pull them off,
but i must warn you it hurts your back so grab a stool, and take your time don't rush or you could go wrong but as you cut them, you will get a lovely smell, obviously it's lavender,
but have fun lavender bush trimming :)
Which Australian native evergreen shrub has purple star-shaped flowers?
"Oondoroo" (Solanum simile) is an Australian native evergreen shrub with purple star shaped flowers.
A woody plant whose above-ground parts include buds which blossom is what a flowering shrub is. A shrub additionally is less than 30 feet (9.14 meters) in mature height. The flowers may appear any time between early spring and late fall, depending upon the variety.
What New York bush has dark blue oval berries?
Arrowwood is a New York Bush whose berries are dark blue in color and oval in shape. The bush in question receives the scientific name Viburnum dentatum, which refers to the toothed edges of the fresh green-colored, oppositely arranged leaves whose fall colors please in orange, peach, pink, purple, red, and yellow hues. The berries will last well into winter and will serve to attract winter-foraging songbirds.
What Tree or shrub has large fragrant white or yellow flowers starting with G?
Perhaps you're thinking of a Gardenia? They have very fragrant white blooms. I've never seen one with yellow blooms though.
Can you grow a salt cedar tree from a clipping?
Yes, you can. From as little as a branch tippet with a few leaves attached.
Are snowball bushes evergreens?
The problem with common names is that we cannot be sure which shrub you specifically refer to but I would guess you mean Viburnum opulus Sterile. It is not evergreen.
