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Hedge renovations do not always look incredible right after the cut, it takes time for a plant to fill in, but there is beauty in the process. These before and after pictures are of a pittosporum hedge that was over 8 feet tall and brought down to just under 6 feet. The pittosporum was planted…

Thrips are a winged insect that puncture the leaves sucking nutrients out. They generally will not kill the plant, but do create an undesirable silver marbling look on the leaves. Early spring will be the first sign of the marbling. Adults over winter in soil and then lay eggs on the plants. The nymphs hatch…

Root pruning is essential to healthy potted plants and should be done as needed. There are a few signs that a plant needs to be root pruned; if there are exposed roots, the plant is unable to take up water or the plant no longer fits into the pot. The first step it to remove…

Dahlia’s are tuberous plants known for stunning late summer blooms. Yearly maintenance of the dormant dahlia tubers rejuvenates and preserves the tubers. At the end of dahlia season cut off the stocks of the plants and allow the plant to heal for about a week before being removed from the ground. During the digging process…