Jul 1, 2018

Endless Bummer

One of the most common shrubs at garden centers is Hydrangea macrophylla (Big Leaf Hydrangea), especially the Endless Summer series of cultivars. Patrons are understandably captivated by the large blue to pink flower clusters (irresistible eye candy), and many a specimen is sold. Sometimes the garden center employee will know enough to tell the patron that this particular new hydrangea flowers on both old and new wood and that to get the blue flowers your soil will need to

Rant of the Month

Unfortunately, most people know very little about plants and gardening, including many "professionals" employed to design, choose, install and maintain landscapes. This page spotlights specific issues with commentary on remedy or recommendation for course of action. Examples are numerous and easy to find -- rarely requiring me to travel far from home. Hopefully, these postings will make the task more difficult. I also feature seasonally appropriate topics and focus on species and issues to help educate.

Rant of the Month

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