I am thankful for the big row of Elaeagnus shrubs someone planted years ago that screens my backyard off from my great neighbors. The shrub has been home to many of friendly birds, bees and other fun wildlife. It serves as our home run wall during baseball games and has caught numerous overthrown footballs.
I once had this mental reaction to Elaeagnus because they grow so fast and are super aggressive, reaching to any nearby trees and plants. I hated the idea of pruning, pruning and pruning them because they grow so fast. Planting the right plant in the right location really hits home with my Elaeagnus. I have only pruned these guys a half dozen times over the last 12 years and that was because they were in the way of our games.
I would not be so thankful for Elaeagnus if they were planted under my house windows or hugging my sidewalk, no that would be the wrong location. They would be a constant reminder that I need to prune and take care of them. Too much attention for me, I like low maintenance. Once established they don’t require fertilizer or watering, so they meet the low maintenance requirement in those areas. Planted in the right place, Elaeagnus is a blessing and a plant I am thankful for.
Planting to Grow,
Jeff
P.S. Are you looking for that perfect gift for Christmas? Why not give the gift that keeps giving by sending yourself or a family member or friend to this years “Brown Thumb to Green Thumb” Boot Camp. Sign up here! Boot Camp is March 2nd, 9:00am to 3:00pm. This engaging and empowering event is designed to give homeowners and landscape professionals the tools to get started and the ability to landscape with confidence. Easy, systematic ways to implement effective landscape solutions will be taught at this amazing event. Participants are able to develop a clear approach to creating a spectacular yard while following a simple guide to the “Best of the Best” that I use to create multi-national award-winning results in Mississippi’s finest front yard, Ole Miss. Secrets to pruning, drainage, flowers, successful planting, how to control deer, tips that landscape contractors will not tell you, and much, much more. Watch the video from last year here. Bring your questions, photos and landscape problems and we can have some one on one time to review your yard. Sign up today! 
I am thankful for the big row of Elaeagnus shrubs someone planted years ago that screens my backyard off from my great neighbors. The shrub has been home to many of friendly birds, bees and other fun wildlife. It serves as our home run wall during baseball games and has caught numerous overthrown footballs.
I once had this mental reaction to Elaeagnus because they grow so fast and are super aggressive, reaching to any nearby trees and plants. I hated the idea of pruning, pruning and pruning them because they grow so fast. Planting the right plant in the right location really hits home with my Elaeagnus. I have only pruned these guys a half dozen times over the last 12 years and that was because they were in the way of our games.
I would not be so thankful for Elaeagnus if they were planted under my house windows or hugging my sidewalk, no that would be the wrong location. They would be a constant reminder that I need to prune and take care of them. Too much attention for me, I like low maintenance. Once established they don’t require fertilizer or watering, so they meet the low maintenance requirement in those areas. Planted in the right place, Elaeagnus is a blessing and a plant I am thankful for.
Planting to Grow,
Jeff
P.S. Are you looking for that perfect gift for Christmas? Why not give the gift that keeps giving by sending yourself or a family member or friend to this years “Brown Thumb to Green Thumb” Boot Camp. Sign up here! Boot Camp is March 2nd, 9:00am to 3:00pm. This engaging and empowering event is designed to give homeowners and landscape professionals the tools to get started and the ability to landscape with confidence. Easy, systematic ways to implement effective landscape solutions will be taught at this amazing event. Participants are able to develop a clear approach to creating a spectacular yard while following a simple guide to the “Best of the Best” that I use to create multi-national award-winning results in Mississippi’s finest front yard, Ole Miss. Secrets to pruning, drainage, flowers, successful planting, how to control deer, tips that landscape contractors will not tell you, and much, much more. Watch the video from last year here. Bring your questions, photos and landscape problems and we can have some one on one time to review your yard. Sign up today!