Bush Border Guide
382 articles in 26 categories
Advice3 articles
Aphids2 articles
Blooming8 articles
Companion Plants4 articles
Container Gardens4 articles
Diseases13 articles
Fertilization9 articles
Flowers17 articles
How To26 articles
Landscaping5 articles
Light Requirements10 articles
Orchid Care1 article
Pests10 articles
Pests and Diseases9 articles
Picking2 articles
Planting14 articles
Plants12 articles
Propagation4 articlesPruning125 articles
Shrubs79 articles
Size12 articles
Tools1 article
Transplanting3 articles
Trees1 article
Vegetables4 articles
Watering4 articlesPage 24 of 48
Spotting blueberry bush diseases with pictures can save your harvest from turning into a sad, spotted mess—if you catch them early. 🌿 I’ve spent years battling mummy berry, stem blight, and leaf spot, and the key to…
Your landscape just got a pollinator powerhouse with butterfly bush—purple plumes that dance with butterflies from June to frost. 🌿 I planted mine near the patio last spring, and now it’s the busiest spot in the yard…
Pruning your desert bird of paradise bush ( Caesalpinia gilliesii ) unlocks a cascade of vibrant blooms that last all year. ✨ The key isn’t just cutting back—it’s strategic layering that keeps this drought-loving beauty…
Your everblooming rose bush could be the garden's star performer—if you time those pruning cuts just right. ✂️ The secret isn't just cutting back; it's understanding how roses grow and when to encourage new blooms…
Your Fiesta hibiscus bush could bloom nonstop with the right pruning strategy. ✨ I’ve turned my once-sparse bush into a vibrant, flower-covered powerhouse by timing cuts just right—no more bare branches or sporadic…
Lavender bushes grow anywhere from 1 foot to 5 feet tall , but the compact varieties you're likely planting stay between 1-3 feet —perfect for borders, containers, or small gardens. 🌿 I planted 'Munstead' last spring…
Cutting a rose bush for replanting isn’t just about trimming—it’s about giving your plant a fresh start. ✂️ The right cuts encourage strong regrowth, while wrong ones invite disease or weak stems. I’ve learned that…
Transplanting butterfly bush doesn't have to be a gamble—do it right, and you'll save a plant that might otherwise die from root-bound stress. 🌿 I've moved these hardy shrubs in both spring and fall, and the key is…
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I spent my childhood digging through my grandfather’s garden in upstate New York, learning which plants thrived in the shade and which needed full sun to survive.
That curiosity never left me, and now I’m here to share what I’ve discovered—whether it’s the best way to coax life from a stubborn seedling or how to turn a patch of dirt into a thriving little ecosystem.
This site is where I pass along the lessons I’ve picked up over the years, from my own backyard experiments to the wisdom of fellow green thumbs.
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