Tag: Mountain Landscapes
Evergreens Make A Garden Look Better
01/29/2021 Ken DavisBy Ken Lain, the mountain gardener On the Go Answer Condensed Version of this Article Boxwood is best planted in late winter through spring The perfect evergreen for short hedges and sculptured topiary Boxwood are drought hardy, so make sure…
Read MoreHow to Grow Indian Hawthorn
05/15/2020 Ken Davisby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener The wind is no problem for this evergreen bloomer. Rose, Pink to white flowers cover this spring bloomer that often repeat blooms in fall. The dark blue berries adorn this compact bush that takes…
Read MoreTransition to September Planting Season
08/29/2019 Ken DavisBy Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Many of us have gardened in places where the soil is rich, its pH perfectly balanced, the climate blessed with consistent rainfall, gentle sun, and plant-coddling humidity. Mountain soil and climate present the opposites…
Read MoreTrees – Shady 6 for Mountain Landscapes
08/12/2015 Ken Davisby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener When so many days can be spent outdoors it just makes sense to plant more trees. The best time to plant a tree was 10 years ago; the next best time to plant is…
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