Boysenberry History And 3 Delicious Recipes
Boysenberry
What is a boysenberry?
Rudolph Boysen, a SoCal amateur horticulturist, developed the flavorful boysenberries, a mix of blackberries, raspberries, or loganberries.
Walter Knott made them popular by selling them fresh at Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena...
Weeping Cherry Tree Growing And Planting Tips
Weeping Cherry Tree
Some of the season's prettiest trees are blooming, presenting a contrast in pruning styles.
Left alone, spring-flowering trees like weeping cherry tree develop long thin branches that arch and cascade downward.
Some people shorten...
Plumbago Auriculata And 1 False Medical Use
Plumbago Auriculata
Plumbago is a sprawling South African shrub that grows three feet to five feet tall on sunny, well-drained sites. Freezes damage it but recover.
Plumbago auriculata or cape plumbago is one of many ornamental shrubs...
Persimmon Tree History And 2 Valuable Varieties
Persimmon Tree
Ever tried a fruit that looked like bright orange pointed tomatoes but made your lips pucker from its bitter taste?
You might have had the pleasure of tasting an unripe Persimmon, one Redland's favorite...
Podocarpus Plant Growing And Essential Info
Podocarpus Plants
Podocarpus plants are sometimes called Japanese yews. However, they are not Taxus genus members. Their needle-like leaves, growth form, and berries are very similar to those of the yew family.
These plants are also toxic,...
Hemlock Tree Care And 1 Devastating Pest Insect
Hemlock Tree
Hemlock tree is one of the most useful and beautiful of our evergreen trees, both in the garden and the forest. Among its many virtues is the grace of its soft foliage, rich color, and...
Ash Tree: Emerald Ash Borer 6 Infestation Signs
Ash Tree And Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
The ash tree is a division of the Fraxinus genus, which belongs to the Olive (Oleaceae) family of woody plants.
They are usually used as shade, lawn, and...
Hibiscus Plants Care And 4 Basic Needs
Hibiscus Plant Information
It is easy to add a tropical flair to your garden by growing hibiscus. You will enjoy many years of beautiful flowers if you can adequately care for your hibiscus plants. Here are some...
Mondo Grass Vs Liriope: Liriope And Mondo Grass 1 Essential Difference
Mondo Grass Vs Liriope
The main difference between Mondo grass and Liriope is its size. Mondo grass is dwarfish, whereas Liriope ranges from 12 to 24 inches in height; Mondo Grass, on the other hand,...
Fountain Grass Plus 20 Great Varieties
Fountain Grass
Fountain grass's resistance to being mowed is evident in the appearance of ragged, tan lawn blades. This makes it easy to identify. This plant is not easy to cut with sharp mower blades.
Pennisetums, native...