Stolonifera

Let us introduce you to the newest star in the world of dogwood shrubs – Pucker Up! Dogwood ( Cornus stolonifera 'Neil Z' ).This gorgeous plant has leaves that are so elegant and textured that they look almost like they were hand-stitched by master...

A formal hedge requires regular pruning and shaping. A fast-growing shrub can create a screen or hedge that blocks unwanted views, muffles sounds and defines areas within the landscape.

It also cleans up the plants for an improved appearance and mildew prevention. After thinning the plant, grasp the tip of each stem between your thumb and forefinger, and pinch it off right above the topmost growing bud.

Alternifolia produces blue -- almost black -- berries on lovely red stems. The leaves frequently also exhibit green veining until the color fully develops, making them even more interesting as landscape plants.

Austrian black pines (Pinus nigra) also thrive in moist, well-drained soil, as does the dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides). Palmatum) and, of course, any of the tree-form dogwoods, such as the native American flowering dogwood (C.

Run the liner over the top edge of the sandbox while folding the corners flat. You'll create and install what looks like a sandbox of rot-resistant 2-by-4s made of cedar, redwood or pressure-treated wood that have been screwed together to make a frame...