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When My Hollies Get Too Big: Connecticut Landscape Experiment

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Richard Schipul

All too often, landscapers and homeowners rely on hedge trimmers to maintain plant size and height.  The problem with this approach is a very dense, unnatural looking shrub where all the foliage is only at the outer most edges of … Continue reading →

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Pruning Viburnum’s Naturally. Heading Back vs. Trimming.

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Richard Schipul

Nothing drives me more crazy than when I see landscape companies trimming trees and shrubs with hedge trimmers.  Yes, Boxwoods have been trimmed for hundreds of years with hedge trimmers.  Although it isn’t the most healthy practice for the plant, … Continue reading →

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13 Common Landscape Design Mistakes: 8. A Lack of Bloom Sequencing.

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Richard Schipul

This post came to me today while looking at my own garden.  The last thing you want to do when designing a landscape is not provide enough interest throughout the garden season.  I’ve seen way too many gardens over my … Continue reading →

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