Knockout Rose - prune in early spring, thin out branches, feed
Russian sage - classified as a woody sub-shrub. Many people prune them annually to keep short, like perennial flowers. Some people trim in early spring to keep winter interest
cut the vine's trunk (near ground level), then apply the strongest concentrate of glyphosate (Roundup) you can buy to the fresh wound. An organic method of killing Virginia creeper is to dig it out, but this is easier said than done, as the plant spreads via rhizomes.
Maiden grass- ornamental grasses with narrow, graceful
leaves that move gently in breezes in the garden.
It is a warm-season, clump-forming grass Maiden grass has narrow leaves about 1/4 inch wide
with an arching clump 48
to 60 inches tall. Prefers
a full-sun exposure in a moist, fertile garden loam. It needs to be
divided every third/ fourth year to keep the center of the clump from
dying.
Lavenders are usually planted in
large clumps of one variety, where their soft shade and cool, subtle
foliage provide quiet dignity through the summer. In one of our trials,
we discovered that a perfectly delightful effect can be had by combining
several varieties whose disparate heights, colors, and forms flow
together to produce a garden that is interesting and informal, but very
definitely Lavender. Of course, there is no 'right' way to combine them.
Two plants each of 3 hardy varieties: Lavandula angustifolia, L. x intermedia 'Grosso', and L. x i. 'Provence'. Six plants total. They will cover about 20 sq. ft. Pot-grown. Exclusive.
Height: 2-3'
Forsythia- prune right after blooming, trim way back
Spirea- prune after blooming, trim and shape
Hydrangia- depends upon type - some bloom on old wood, some on new wood
Russian sage - classified as a woody sub-shrub. Many people prune them annually to keep short, like perennial flowers. Some people trim in early spring to keep winter interest
Monkey Grass- ok to trim in fall or spring
Hosta- divide and separate in spring or fall
Boxwood- anytime- likes fertilizer in the spring - also mulch
Rhododendron and Azalea - prune after bloom, feed in spring
Spreading Yew (Taxus repandens) is low growing with attractive arching branches, and won't grow out of bounds like other yews. selective pruning
http://www.thegardencontinuum.com/blog/bid/38277/Landscape-Field-Videos-How-to-Prune-a-Yew
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| Selective pruning- yes |
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| Sheared- no |
get rid of Virginia Creeper
http://landscaping.about.com/od/vineplants1/p/virginiacreeper.htm
cut the vine's trunk (near ground level), then apply the strongest concentrate of glyphosate (Roundup) you can buy to the fresh wound. An organic method of killing Virginia creeper is to dig it out, but this is easier said than done, as the plant spreads via rhizomes.
Lambs ear, cat mint- silvery prune all the time
Peony- After first frost, cut stems back to two inches above
soil line. The first winter, apply a 4- to 6-inch layer of
mulch, prevent roots from being heaved out
of the ground by alternate freezing and thawing. Once your peonies are
established, annual winter mulching is not necessary. Remove protective mulch in the spring.
http://www.whiteflowerfarm.com/83282-product.html
Fragrance: Yes
Deer Resistant: Yes
Exposure: Full Sun
Blooms In: June-July
Spacing: 18-24" prune after blooming . do not prune woody stems.
do not prune in winter . mistake to separate older lavenders.
