Lisa Shanks

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Stories By Lisa Shanks

  • Trees
    Trees By Lisa Shanks November 4th, 2022

    How To Move A Tangerine Tree

    How to Move a Tangerine Tree. A type of mandarin orange, the tangerine is known for its bright color, easy-to-peel skin and a small size that makes it perfect for on-the-go snacks. In the tropical home landscape, tangerine trees are popular for the bountiful fruit they produce from a relatively compact tree. Like any landscape plant, however, there are times when moving a tangerine tree becomes necessary. If it's in danger of outgrowing its space or if it does not receive as much light as it needs, it's time to relocate. Transplanting a tangerine tree is not difficult, but do it carefully to ensure your tree will rebound with vigor.

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  • Trees
    Trees By Lisa Shanks November 3rd, 2022

    How To Prune Junipers

    How to Prune Junipers. The juniper is a versatile evergreen shrub or tree known for its feathery, needled branches. With cultivars available in a wide variety of growth habits, from pyramidal trees to creeping groundcovers, there are junipers to fit nearly any landscape space. While pruning is not necessary for good health, people do prune junipers occasionally to keep them compact, maintain a desired shape or increase the density of foliage. Proper juniper pruning will prevent irreversible damage to the health and beauty of your specimen.

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    Flowers
    Flowers By Lisa Shanks September 6th, 2022

    Deer Resistant Evergreen Ground Cover

    Deer Resistant Evergreen Ground Cover. Gardeners rely on evergreen groundcovers to add low-maintenance texture and beauty to the landscape all year long. After the time and care it takes to establish your groundcover, there is nothing more frustrating than waking up to find your groundcover plants damaged by deer overnight. Planting deer-resistant evergreen groundcovers will help insure your garden doesn't turn into Bambi's favorite salad bar.

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  • Flowers
    Flowers By Lisa Shanks September 6th, 2022

    How To Cut Back Rhododendrons

    How to Cut Back Rhododendrons. Aside from removing spent flowers, rhododendrons generally need little pruning. However, sometimes homeowners find themselves with a rhododendron that looks gangly, out of proportion to its surroundings or just plain neglected. Cutting back an overgrown rhododendron is one way to restore it to a more youthful appearance. The job should not be done randomly, however. Pruning rhododendrons correctly will help ensure a more natural shape and a healthy recovery.

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  • Produce
    Produce By Lisa Shanks September 6th, 2022

    How To Replant Amaryllis

    How to Replant Amaryllis. The huge trumpet-shaped amaryllis flower offers a welcome burst of color in the middle of winter. With proper care, this treat can be enjoyed year after year. During the summer months, many gardeners move amaryllis plants to a warm sunny spot outdoors. When summer is over, amaryllis must be brought indoors. It's important to replant amaryllis bulbs properly to preserve their blooming power.

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