I’ve been hesitant to share this year’s tree, not because I don’t think it’s beautiful but because there are so many other gorgeous trees out there that I got caught in the comparison game and the imposter syndrome got me. I’ve been doing this for a long time and you would think I’d know better by now. 🙈 This year I used red florals, garlands and greenery I already had. I love the way the garland just spills out of the tree and falls organically at the bottom. This tree is from @balsamhill and

🌳🍊 Tree or bush — which citrus form do YOU prefer? 🍋⬇️Did you know there are two main ways to grow and prune citrus trees? You can shape them into a tall tree or a compact bush form! 🪴✂️👉 It’s a lot easier if you start with the form you want.Tree forms usually have fewer low branches and a higher graft point — but be careful! Those shoots popping out below the graft? That’s the rootstock trying to take over! 😬🍂🧡 Bush forms can be trained into trees, but it takes more effort and selective

Is your tree a Bush or Living Sculpture? You can buy an Acer palmatum dissectum and allow it to become a bush but be aware: 🍁 You’re missing out on the true reason these trees were created…to be living garden sculpture 🍁 Your tree will eventually lose all it’s interior interest to branch death, losing it’s true value 🍁 Your tree can more easily break under snow or ice load in wintertime. Bliss Garden Concepts is a mother/son team based in Gig Harbor, WA. We specialize in Japanese Maple and de

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