We're getting closer to spring! In the mean time however, there are still some landscape tips that you can do.
Plant seeds indoors that need 10-12 weeks before transplanting
Continue looking for plant damage and pruning dead wood
Lightly prune the ends of spring-flowering shrubs to "force" them
Prune deciduous trees, except river birch, flowering cherries, maples and lindens
Continue removing heavy snow from shrubs
Formative pruning can be done on barberry & summer-flowering shrubs; regenerative pruning on shrubs with colorful branches, such as red or yellow twig dogwood
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Witch Hazel
Hamamelis virginiana
Witch hazel is relatively care free, rarely bothered by pests or diseases and will grow into an attractive shape with minimal pruning.
A must have shrub in the landscape especially in winter for fragrance and adding a sparkle of color!
Consider this selection when adding to your landscape in spring. Find a spot near the entry garden, walkway or patio so you can enjoy the fragrance of the flowers in winter.
It is also a wonderful plant that can be added in the back of a perennial border in order to add height or between more formal gardens transitioning to natural areas.
Witch Hazels enjoy evenly moist soils, and planted in areas that receive sun to part shade. They can grow anywhere between 12-20' high by 10-15' wide.
Do you have a Witch Hazel in your landscape?
