Two of the most common used to be Erica carnea 'Springwood White' and 'Mediterranean Pink'. I don't know why it was called pink when it was lavender.

Am I right, Gardengal? I don't know Heathers and Heaths very well and wish I had planted more over the years. I do lightly shear them as the blooms begin to fade to keep them from getting leggy.

Those two are still very popular but so are scores of others!! There are a couple of very large producers of these plants in the area, which is why one sees so many and why they are present in virtually every nursery you visit. And they grow so well here! In fact, one of the best heath and heather sources in the country is located just outside of Shelton.

Mike, Med Pink really is pink..........it just looks lavender from a distance, with the flowers held against the dark foliage :-))

Well, I tackled one of them, but before I continue would appreciate some input as to whether I've taken enough off of these. Hopefully pictures will suffice, but if not, I can get better ones if you can tell me what would be best.

Thanks for any guidance!

That looks pretty darn good!! But you can take it back even more, removing all signs of the flowers.....which will soon enough lose color and turn a brownish tone.

Thank you, Gardengal...I also thought that more of the blooms should be gone, but I was worried about going too deep.. Clearly, I'm going to need something more than hand garden shears...this is only the first of many...;o( I'll try and screw up my courage and take another run...maybe to the rental place for power shears of some type. ;o)