Tag Archives: evergreen

Pruning tips

Posted on December 16, 2022 by tedmanzer

This is a subject folks frequently ask me. The following is rather simplistic, but important none the less. Pruning is a chore all gardeners must perform. Many folks avoid it, and results are seldom pretty. There are several reasons we … Continue reading →

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Christmas fern is a native plant with landscape potential

Posted on December 20, 2018 by tedmanzer

Now that we’ve had several hard frosts, many of the herbaceous wild plants have withered. There is one native woodland fern that is still bright and green. It’s called Christmas fern (Polystichum acrostichoides) and it’s a native with untapped potential. … Continue reading →

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Gathering wild plants is fun but learn your botany

Posted on January 22, 2015 by tedmanzer

People approach me and ask if I really collect all those wild plants and how I can identify them. Most think it’s difficult. Some even suggest it’s dangerous. It can be if you don’t learn your botany rules. Simply trying … Continue reading →

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Eastern Red Cedar is an evergreen tree of many uses

Posted on January 19, 2015 by tedmanzer

One of our more versatile trees is eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana). It’s adaptable, resistant to decay and parts of it are edible and have medicinal uses. Red cedars are evergreens, so they provide protection from winter winds. They’re also … Continue reading →

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