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Ask The Landscape Renovator - Trees and Shrubs
Submitted by: Mara Delgado from
Palm Coast, FL
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A landscaper suggested to put down some Parsonil Juniper in front of my lawn for my house, to be honest I HATE THEM. Would you suggest something a bit more happier or coloful that I maybe can ask for?
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I feel your pain! I don't particularly like them either. Parsonii grow 18-24' high, substitutes could be; Dwarf Jasmine 6-10', Super Big Blue Liriope 12-18', Schillings Holly 24-30'. Or a couple natives; Mrs. Shillers Viburnum 24-30', Coontie 18-24'. |
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Submitted by: Amy Tagye from
Oviedo, FL
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In the current heat - can you cut back on plants and bushes, such as azelea?
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The heat shouldn't effect a well established plant from being pruned. If you need to prune severely I would wait for more rains to come...Since it took me a week to get to your question the rains have showed up. So you can prune crazy!! |
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Submitted by: Jeff Lambert from
orlando, FL
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If I decide to have the majestic beauty hawthorne put in our backyard, it says they require full sun. my yard is pretty shady, will they do well in the shade as well?
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Unfortunately this plant does not do well in the shade. However, I've been in your yard and the back right corner gets 4 to 5 hours of sun. This should be enough to grow a nice plant with plenty of blooms. |
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Submitted by: Kiero J. from
Apopka, FL
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What should I be plantig for annuals this time of year I have no luck at all. Mostly a sunny area.
Thanks for your suggestions.
Kiero
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Wax Begonias are always a safe choice. This is a tough time of year. Nights are still a little cool with sometimes hot days. Our cool weather annuals are about to go by. So... say good-by to Snap Dragons, Pansies, and Petunias. Say hello to Begonias, Coleus, and Impatiens(shade). |
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Submitted by: Deja P. from
Orlando, FL
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I have a Hibiscus plant that has overgrown the area,on the side of my driveway.can I cut it back or should I scrap it and get another plnt? I love the color.
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Deja
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Yes you can cut it back, but I would scrap it and plant something more in scale with your space. Your Hibiscus blooms on the tips of the stemes, if you keep cutting it you don't see any flowers. |
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Submitted by: David Polchlopek from
Oviedo, FL
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I have heard many rules to when it is a good time to gut back my Azeleas and am totally confused.Before they bloom, after they bloom ???????Help me Landscape Renovator.
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Wow true Azalea Anguish! A good rule of thumb is to prune plants after they have bloomed. You can still prune during the growing season, but remember Azaleas set their blooming buds in the fall. Late season pruning may leave you bloomless next spring. |
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Submitted by: Mary Pugliese from
New Brunswick, NJ
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We have a 25 foot tall Red Maple in our front yard. It is a beautiful tree, but it is growing too large. Can we relocate it to our more spacious back yard with out running the risk of killing the tree..or ourselves in the process?
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Yes...ok I guess a little advise could help. If you have a little time cut the roots approx 3' away from the tree's trunk. This will allow the tree to create a better root ball by growing new roots close to the trunk. Transplanting this tree is best when it's dormant, early spring or fall. A Vermer digger would be easiest for this job since the root ball can weigh 1000lbs. and more. |
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Submitted by: Kelly Hauser from
Apopka, FL
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Andy,
We have a few crepe myrtle trees in our front garden. I have noticed our neighbors pruning them down to the trunk. Should we be doing the same?
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You don't have to. Wow, that simple. However, if you need to keep your crape a certain size or it needs a little shaping you can prune it. A better pruning time would be right before the seeds mature. This fakes the crape out and it will re-flower. Now thats cool! |
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Submitted by: Bob Giguere from
Orlando, FL
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Why have my red ti plants turned to brown ti plants?
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Well, I'm guessing it got real cold at your house, and your Ti look like they turned to brown mush. Hopefully they will come though the winter freeze with just leaf fry. Cut them back to 6in.-2ft. and wait 2-3 months for bushy Ti. |
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