Archive for October, 2013
California Privet Evergreen Shrubs
October 30th, 2013
California Privet (Ligustrum ovalifolium) is an evergreen flowering shrub that is commonly used for shrub borders and privacy hedges. The oval shaped dark green leaves of the fast growing shrub California Privet provide a great backdrop for the small white flowers that appear in late spring to early summer. These blooms give way to tiny black fruit that is enjoyed by birds.
This fast growing evergreen shrub creates a beautiful privacy hedge growing 10 to 15 feet tall. Deer, rabbit and drought resistant.
The fragrance emitted by the flowers of the California Privet is considered to be somewhat unpleasant. Pruning at this time will prevent this situation. All parts of this plant is poisonous to humans.
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Grow Your Own Tea Garden
October 29th, 2013
Tags: crisp fall evening, evergreen herbs, flowering herbs, greenwood nursery, Health, Herb, herb plants, Herbal tea, herbal tea garden plants, Kitchen garden, plant, Rooibos, Tea, tea garden, tea plants
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Keep Mice Out of Your Home and Garage
October 14th, 2013
Keeping mice out of your home and garage can feel like a full time job. Here are tips that will help you keep this annoying problem under control. With the fall season approaching and the temperatures slowly dropping, mice and other small animals will be looking for a warm place to call home. Make sure yours isn’t their next destination with these tips to keep them away.
How to Keep Mice Out of Your Home and Garage
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