Hydrangea No-Show 2014 – Why Aren’t My Hydrangeas Blooming?
After a very long and VERY cold winter, the traditional Mophead Hydrangea is a truly cherished and anticipated symbol of summer in New England gardens. In many of our Fine Gardening client’s gardens this season our crew has encountered Hydrangea macrophylla or the...Help…when do I prune spring flowering shrubs and trees?
The show is over…spring blooming shrubs and trees have put on their much appreciated display. With blossoms just passing by, your plant is already planning for spring 2015. It is hard for us humans to remember that this is the right time to prune those same plants. ...Shear madness
Gum drops, meatballs and blobs: believe it or not, these are typical shrub shapes commonly found in many suburban neighborhoods. Well-intentioned homeowners and professionals alike regularly shear off each year’s new growth, forcing bushes into visions of...Help: I Have Spring Fever!
After being cooped up as prisoners, subject to winter’s cruel ways, there is a wild abandon that takes over most of us gardeners. It is that GOTTA get out there feeling … the FEVER! Despite our enthusiasm, spring garden tasks sometimes seem insurmountable. Where do...About Christie Dustman
Christie Dustman is a life-long gardener and owner of Christie Dustman & Company, Inc.
