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John Harrison
John Harrison is the Owner/Operator of In the Garden in Pittsburg. For more information or to reach John please call 620-231-4545.
Lawn, Garden & Landscaping
2012-06-21 09:38:11
Popular choices in shrubs and trees
A: Many different varieties of tress grow well in this area, but I will concentrate on two of the most popular trees and one of the most popular and durable shrubs. Japanese Maples One of the trees you will see used very frequently in landscape design here is the Japanese Maple. Residents favor it for its variety, versatility, and all season beauty. You can find them in dwarf, upright, weeping, spreading, mounding, and vase. The colors are just as wide in pinks and orange and yellows, and change seasonally. This versatility makes it easy to use them in the architecture of your landscape. Each one will have specific light, soil, and water requirements so be sure to check with your landscape or nursery expert to find out the best options for your conditions. Dwarf Spruce If you love the spruce tree but are low on space, consider the Dwarf Spruce. It is like the standard size spruce, but only reaches a height of 6-12 feet tall, and that over a long period of time. Residents in the area love the Dwarf Spruce because they are able to plant them virtually anywhere, such as near buildings or in pots. The Dwarf Spruce needs minimal care but thrive in full sunlight to partial shade. Box Woods Boxwood shrubs are a great, low maintenance choice for our area. They come in many varieties, and can be grown as hedges, individually, as a topiary, and bonsai. The best time to plant Boxwood is in the spring, and pruning is best in winter. Really, you have many choices, and before you start, it would be beneficial to make a trip to the nursery, talk to an expert and take pictures of your top choices. Then you can talk to a landscape designer who can help you execute the perfect yard.
 
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