“Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can’t do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.”
K.I.S.S. Shrubs – The Lazy Gardener’s Shrubs
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While native grasses and forbs are my favorite lazy gardener plants, native shrubs rank as must-haves for an easy and attractive landscape. All native or introduced shrubs are generally carefree when they are well-chosen, thoughtfully placed, and planted correctly. Unhealthy plants have problems. Well, duh!, you might say! Any silly person could tell me that. But often, the solutions are obvious.
Healthy plants start with healthy soil. I know, BORRRING! To some, soil is a ‘dirty’ word that means cleaning up after planting. But instead of an afterthought, the soil must be the first thought.
Soil is a complex, living ecosystem. And like the deepest depths of the oceans or farthest reaches of the universe, the life happening underneath our feet is a relative mystery to most. Fortunately, a Ph.D. in soil science is not necessary to cultivate healthy soil.
The mineral soil, or percentage of sand, silt, and clay, is fixed and cannot be easily changed. Therefore, gardeners should improve soil fertility, structure, and organic matter content. To improve soil fertility, get a soil test and follow the lime and fertilizer recommendations. Improve soil structure using a garden fork or broadfork to relieve soil compaction. Then, add organic matter to really kick things into gear.
Soil organic matter improves fertility and structure by providing food for the organisms living in the soil. The soil organisms cycle nutrients, create pore space, and create ‘microbial glue’ that helps hold soil particles together for better structure. Additionally, organic matter increases the soil’s nutrient and water holding capacity.
Properly sited shrubs do not need pruning. There are a few instances when pruning is beneficial or desirable. Prune shrubs to
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