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Bridal veil spiraea is a showy shrub that handles cold

Posted on March 27, 2018 by tedmanzer

Bridal veil spiraea (Spiraea prunifolia) is one of my favorite spring flowering shrubs and it will thrive when winter temperatures dip into the -30s. The most common type of these white spring flowering shrubs is usually referred to as Vanhoutte … Continue reading →

Posted in general nature | Tagged Bridal veil spiraea, flower on last year's wood, great in arrangements, growth habit like forsythia, medicinal uses, not invasive, not native, old-fashioned shrub, Spiraea prunifolia, Vanhoutte spiraea, white flowers | 5 Comments

English ivy is one of the most versatile and invasive plants around

Posted on February 27, 2018 by tedmanzer

Many people who don’t have it growing on their property want it. Those who have it usually want to get rid of it. Once established, English ivy (Hedera helix) can take over a wall, tree or forest floor. I don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in general nature | Tagged climbing evergreen vine, clinging adventitious roots, English Ivy, forms a barrier, Hedera helix, high organic matter, medicinal uses, not native, provides insulation, Sun or shade, traps water | 3 Comments

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Bridal veil spiraea is a showy shrub that handles cold

English ivy is one of the most versatile and invasive plants around

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