Advice & Tips for Shrubs, Trees, and Vines – Faddegon’s Nursery
Shrubs, trees, and vines bring structure, shade, and year-round interest to any outdoor space. Whether you’re designing a lush landscape or adding vertical beauty to your garden, our expert advice will help you choose, plant, and care for these essential garden elements.
Vines – How To Choose
Posted on Sunday, September 1, 2024
You know you would like to plant a vine but which one? We can help.
Plant It Right!
Posted on Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Save yourself frustration and expense down the road.
Arborvitae Leafminer
Posted on Tuesday, January 16, 2024
In spring, many arborvitaes have sustained damage after a harsh winter. The cold, sun and freeze-thaw pattern can combine in various ways to kill off some leaves. Before you assume the damage is winter damage, take a closer look at your arborvitae. How can I tell if it’s Arborvitae Leafminer damage? Is the [...]
New 2023 Hardiness Zones
Posted on Sunday, January 15, 2023
What Zone Are We In Now? The times they are a-changing… and so is our zone! The USDA Hardiness Map was changed in late 2023, and here in the Capital Region, we have been moved to Zone 6a- previously 5a. Although this change has been made, it is based on a temperature average and therefore [...]
Hydrangea Invincibelle Spirit
Posted on Sunday, May 29, 2022
The World’s First Pink Annabelle Hydrangea! Invincibelle® Spirit Hydrangea is the first-ever pink ‘Annabelle’ hydrangea. It offers the same beautiful, reliable blooms gardeners have come to love about ’Annabelle,’ but with rich pink flowers. What makes it really special, though, is its mission to end breast cancer forever. Invincibelle® Spirit hydrangea is becoming a garden favorite across North America. You can count on [...]
Lacebugs on Ornamental Shrubs
Posted on Friday, May 27, 2022
Lacebugs can be a concern for ornamental shrubs such as rhododendrons, azaleas, and andromedas. Inspect the undersides of leaves for eggs and nymphs. Upon seeing just a few, wash them off the plant with a strong water spray and keep a watch for more bugs appearing. This method will forestall damage to the plant. You [...]
What Can Boxwood Do For You?
Posted on Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Find out why boxwoods are great garden plants!
Pruning Smooth & Panicle Hydrangeas
Posted on Saturday, August 14, 2021
Pruning Tips for Panicle hydrangeas (or ‘Hardy Hydrangeas’) Panicle Hydrangeas bloom on new wood, meaning they won’t start creating flower buds until they leaf out each Spring. While pruning is not necessary every year, it will help to encourage stronger stems, more flowers, and a more controllable shape. When to prune: Late Fall is generally [...]
Hydrangea ‘Bobo’
Posted on Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Have a small space and love hydrangeas? This hydrangea is for you. 'Bobo' is polite and doesn’t take more than it’s share of space.
