Seven reasons why you prune: eliminate dead, diseased, insect riddled branches control plant height and spread shaping such as topiary, espaliered or pollardized trees increase or decrease the numbers of flowers and fruits rejuvenate an old shrub or tree remove low branches over walkways remove water sprouts and root suckers Flowering shrubs bloom from late February thru [...]
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When To Prune Spring Flowering Shrubs
Posted by Hugh on March 25th, 2011
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Disease-free Shrub Rose Trial–The Winners Are…
Posted by Hugh on January 30th, 2011
Blushing Knockout™ Over the past 10 years, the world of roses has witnessed a revolution with the popularity of the Knockout™ series of roses in gardens across the U.S. Over the past 5 years the University of Tennessee has been testing shrub roses in Poplarville, MS and two Tennessee locations. Dr. Mark Windham and his research team have [...]
No-Spray Shrub Roses
Posted by Hugh on May 17th, 2010
Photo: Carefree Sunshine Rose at UT Gardens in Knoxville, TNOver the past decade the Knockout®, Carefree® and Home Run® series of shrub roses have altered the appearance of residential and commercial properties. From 2006 -08, no-spray rose trial was conducted at two University of Tennessee Research and Education Centers in Jackson and Crossville, TN and [...]
