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Keep trees, shrubs, and perennials in top shape with these tips on when you should never prune plants. Related: The 12 Best Pruning Shears of 2024 to Keep Your Garden in Check. 1. During drought.
Liriope spicata is a species of low, herbaceous flowering plant from East Asia. Common names include creeping lilyturf, [1] creeping liriope, lilyturf, and monkey grass. This perennial has grass-like evergreen foliage and is commonly used in landscaping in temperate climates as groundcover. Creeping lilyturf has white to lavender flowers which ...
Cut Back "Perennial herbs like oregano, chives, thyme, and lemon balm can be cut back to about four to six inches above the ground after the first frost or in late fall," says Ghafari. "Cutting ...
Botanical Name:Iris spp. Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade Soil Type: Medium to moist, well-draining, rich Soil pH: Slightly acidic to Neutral (6.5-7.5) USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 10. In ...
In the southeastern United States Liriope is sometimes referred to by the common name monkey grass or spider grass. The pronunciation of "Liriope" varies. Commonly recommended pronunciation are / l ɪ ˈ r aɪ ə p i / lih-RY-ə-pee (US), [4] [5] and / l ɪəˈr iː oʊ p eɪ / leer-EE-oh-pay (British), [6] but there are many regional variations.
Liriope muscari is a species of flowering plant from East Asia. Common names in English include big blue lilyturf , lilyturf , border grass , and monkey grass . This small herbaceous perennial has grass-like evergreen foliage and lilac-purple flowers which produce single-seeded berries on a spike in the fall.
Evergreen grasses should be pruned to shape and have dead growth removed throughout the year, says Cimino. “Deciduous bunch or spreading grasses can be cut down to the ground or shaped for new ...
A feathered maiden (that is, a one-year-old tree with several side branches) should have its main stem pruned back to three or four strong shoots at 80 cm (31 in) from the ground. Side shoots should be shortened by two thirds of their length to an upward or outward facing bud. Lower shoots should be removed flush with the stem.