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Pruning Fig Trees in Summer: A Complete Guide

Pruning these vigorous plants regularly helps to keep them under control and encourage a plentiful crop of delicious, sweet figs. They are best trained against a sunny wall or grown in a container. Figs will grow into large, vigorous, leafy shrubs or trees unless pruned regularly and their roots restrained. They may still produce fruit, … Read more

The Beautiful Dark Star California Lilac

The Dark Star California Lilac (Ceanothus ‘Dark Star’) is a gorgeous evergreen shrub that brings striking color and texture to gardens. As a California native this lilac is perfectly suited for West Coast gardens and landscapes. In this article we’ll explore why Dark Star California Lilac is such a prized ornamental plant. Dark Star California … Read more

How Quickly Do Hostas Grow? A Guide to Understanding Hosta Growth Rates

Hostas are prized primarily for their foliage but they also have attractive, often scented, summer flowers. These hardy clump-forming perennials are popular with container gardeners and are unbeatable for low-growing foliage interest in spring and summer. Thriving in light and medium shade, they’re incredibly useful plants. Hosta foliage is perfect for cutting. With so many … Read more