The best perennials for shade
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Many flowering perennials are available for growing in shade gardens. Recommended plants for gardens in southern states, Texas, the Pacific Northwest, northern states and northeastern states are discussed. Four garden designs are included.
Publication Name: Organic Gardening
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0897-3792
Year: 1997
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Shade trees
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Pruning shade trees requires maintaining healthy branches while separating them from dangerous or dying ones. It is important to avoid cutting into the bark ridge and branch collar. A handsaw with a narrow blade is the best tool to use.
Publication Name: Organic Gardening
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0897-3792
Year: 1993
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Ornamental shrubs
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Pruning ornamental shrubs requires attention to the shrub's shape. All dead wood needs to be removed. Tips on using thinning, non-selective heading and selective heading cuts are provided.
Publication Name: Organic Gardening
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0897-3792
Year: 1993
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