I asked the same question somewhere else, and was told that if you want a lot, start with a lot! I have a strawberry pyramid with 50 plants in it. From what I hear, the plants are good for about 3 years, then they start to decline in production. So every year, pull up 1/3 of the plants and put in new ones, grown from runners. Otherwise, pinch off the runners, so the plants will put their energy into fruit production...Cathy ... View related article.
My current favorite bush is forsythia. Gorgeous in the spring when they are blooming yellow, but still pretty once the blooms are gone. Easily grows several feet tall pretty quickly. Cathy ... View related article.
