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27 Jul 2025
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Tips for Planting Satomi Dogwood in Your Yard

The Satomi Dogwood (Cornuskousa′Satomi′), with its stunning pink to reddish-pink bracts, offers a captivating display in any garden. Unlike its North American cousin, the Kousa Dogwood, it blooms later in the season (typically late spring to early summer), adding a splash of color when many other flowering trees are past their prime. If you’re looking to add this elegant specimen to your landscape, here are some essential tips for successful planting.

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06 Jul 2025
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The Art and Science of Training Tree Branches

We gardeners often focus on the satisfying snip of the pruners, the immediate transformation of a wild shrub into a shapely specimen. But what if I told you there’s a more subtle, yet profoundly impactful, way to guide your trees to health, beauty, and even bounteous harvests? Welcome to the world of “training” tree branches – a proactive approach that turns you from a reactive barber into a strategic sculptor.

Training isn’t just about cutting; it’s about directing. It’s about understanding the natural growth habits of your trees and gently, or sometimes firmly, coaxing them into a form that benefits both the plant and your gardening goals. Forget the drastic hacks of an overgrown monster; imagine shaping a living artwork, year after year, with foresight and finesse.

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09 Jun 2025
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Quick Guide to Caring for House Plants

Incorporating the natural beauty of the outdoors in your living space is one of the many benefits of having house plants. Even so, when it comes to taking care of plants, many people tend to get overwhelmed.

It is understandable to a certain extend. After all, plants are living and need attention, but there is no need to overthink. Just knowing the basics will be enough to get you started.  

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