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Late February to early March is the time for the major pruning of roses. Back in December, I did a preliminary pruning , now is the time for the last major pruning before the spring season begins.  First, a comment on hybrid tea roses. This is what most people have in their gardens. I only have a few hybrid tea roses. These are the roses that need the most drastic pruning. Basically, you cut all the canes down to about 1 foot, making the cuts right above an outward-facing bud. The result will be something like this -  Most of my roses fall into the shrub and climbing categories. These roses are pruned differently and not as severe as the hybrid teas. For shrub roses (and many of the David Austin English roses fall into this category), I first take out the older canes completely to the ground. The older canes are easy to spot - they will be thicker and darker in color. After thinning out the older canes, I remove any canes that are damaged, crossing one another and canes that ...
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Hello Spring

Flowering Quince 'Double Take Orange Storm' and Veronica 'Georgia Blue'


It took its sweet time getting here but last week we had three really warm days that made a dramatic difference in the garden. Last Saturday the temperature got into the high 80s which was unusual. Sunday brought us back into more seasonal weather with more clouds and temperatures in the 50s and 60s.

Remember that pathetic looking Japanese Maple that I posted about earlier. Just look at it now -

Acer palmatum 'Shaina'

Another nice Japanese Maple that is in a pot and unidentified - that is Camellia 'Donation' behind it -



Looking down the pathway in front with Cedrus deodara 'Feelin Blue' on the left and Japanese Maple 'Skeeter's Broom' behind it -



Daphne 'Carol Mackie'

Rhododendron 'Ramapo' and Viburnum davidii

Tulips and Barberry 'Admiration'

Rhododendron augustinii

Japanese Maple 'Dancing Peacock'

Dogwood 'Wolf'ss Eyes'


False Spirea (Sobaria sorbifolia)



Fatsia 'Spider's Web' and Rhododendron 'Taurus' in the background


Emerging Ferns

Geum 'Mango Lassie'


Pansy

Thanks for looking!

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. Kris PetersonMay 3, 2023 at 7:09 PM

    I love all the red touches in your garden, Phillip. I can't get over the incredible flowers on the Acer 'Dancing Peacock' either. I've never seen a Japanese maple that flowered so beautifully. Best wishes for a wonderful display throughout spring without any further blasts of cold temperatures.

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    1. Phillip OliverMay 4, 2023 at 7:58 PM

      'Dancing Peacock' certainly outdoes the others when it comes to those flowers!

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  2. AnonymousMay 4, 2023 at 8:36 AM

    Your Geum 'Mango Lassie' is divine. My attempts at growing any Geum have been pitiful. What condition do you have that help it look so good?
    It's interesting how some Japanese maples are fully leafed while others still show more bare branches than anything else. My red maple is in full glory, the coral bark maple lags behind.
    In the photo "Rhododendron 'Ramapo' and Viburnum davidii" I notice added garden art: the metal leafs on the left and three gorgeous pots on the right. I love it.
    Chavli

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    1. Phillip OliverMay 4, 2023 at 7:57 PM

      The geum is in a raised bed so perhaps that helps? I'm not sure either. The leafy sculpture is a trellis support that I use for a climbing fuchsia. The pots are part of a solar fountain that, surprise!, doesn't work well. Both were review products that I got through Amazon. I've contemplated removing the fountain. I'd love a natural looking rock waterfall there.

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  3. tz_gardenMay 4, 2023 at 9:27 AM

    Wow, your spring garden is looking perfect! I especially love the picture you took of the pathway, seeing all the colors together in harmony.

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  4. Lisa at GreenbowMay 6, 2023 at 1:30 AM

    So much color already. A beautiful spring despite any weather.

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