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Native Trees for the Landscape

JB — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:40:00 +0000

By Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont

Trees dominate our landscapes, forming not only the framework for our outdoor living spaces, but also the overall theme of our surroundings. Alien trees may be beautiful, but native trees offer a unique advantage. They evolved here in northern New England. That means you

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Fertilizing Trees & Shrubs

JB — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:49:08 +0000

Trees and shrubs are living investments that grow in value with each passing year. When properly selected and planted, trees and shrubs can be expected to thrive with the right care, which may include watering, fertilizing and pruning. Just as certain established drought-tolerant plants may not require water during dry spells, mature trees

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Crapemyrtle: A Favorite Plant in Southern Landscape

JB — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 01:56:24 +0000

From the delicate, paper thin, showy flowers to the superb bark and foliage, the crapemyrtle is a favorite landscape plant throughout the South. Introduced to North America in 1747, the crapemyrtle is native to China and Korea. It can thrive from North Alabama to the Gulf Coast.

The crapemyrtle is an

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