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Stories by Allen Wilson

Columbian freelance writer

Gardening with Allen: Restore plants with pruning

October 21, 2023, 6:04am Clark County Life

We have moved into a home where shrubs have been pruned into boxes and balls. We prefer a more natural appearance. Can they be pruned to make them look more natural? Read story

Gardening with Allen: Fall good time to prune shrubs

September 30, 2023, 6:04am Clark County Life

I have some shrubs that have grown too large for the area where they are planted. Is this a good time to prune them? How about trees? Read story

Allen Wilson is a Vancouver gardening specialist.

Gardening with Allen: Plant bulbs indoors for clusters of winter color, cheer

Allen Wilson is a Vancouver gardening specialist.

September 23, 2023, 6:04am Clark County Life

I read recently that you can plant bulbs in pots for winter bloom inside. Does this take special treatment? Read story

Gardening With Allen: Fall fertilizer important for lawn

September 2, 2023, 6:03am Clark County Life

I saw a display of fall lawn fertilizer in the store. Is this a good time to fertilize lawns? Read story

Gardening With Allen: Perennials can be divided, moved

August 26, 2023, 6:01am Clark County Life

Some of my perennial flower plants have become quite large. Is this a good time to divide them or move them to a different location? Read story

Allen Wilson is a Vancouver gardening specialist.

Gardening with Allen: Tips for trimming your hedges

Allen Wilson is a Vancouver gardening specialist.

July 29, 2023, 6:00am Clark County Life

My tall arborvitae hedge has several large branches sticking out. Can I cut those off or should I tuck them back into the hedge? It is also losing needles on the lowest branches. What should I do? Read story