Red Twig Dogwood: 1 Transitory shrub With A Simple Form
Fall Favorite That Spruces Up Any Snowy Winter
Red twig dogwood (Cornus sericea) is a transitory shrubbery with a simple form that rises 6 to 12 feet tall. Flat umbrella-comparable clusters of minor white, aromatic...
Wild Ginger Information And 1 Easy Growing Tip
Wild Ginger
Not every plant needs to be a show-off to qualify as a valuable addition to your garden: European wild ginger (Asarum europaeum) will go about carpeting bare soil in damp shady spots without needing it coddling.
It...
Crepe Myrtle Pruning And 1 Winter Care Essential Tips
Crepe Myrtles
Crepe myrtles, which are native to East Asia, can grow in almost any climate. Crepe myrtles are frost-tolerant, but they can also tolerate heat and are drought-tolerant once established.
They are known for...
Dogwood Tree Info Plus 6 Essential Care Tips
Dogwood Tree
Many dogwood trees have the advantage of blooming in spring or summer and the deciduous varieties can give some wonderful autumn color.
As I was touring the landscape of a Southeastern college, I noticed that...
Meyer Lemon Growing: Green Lemon, Ripe Or?
Tender, Juicy Meyer Lemon Grows In Demand
There’s no doubt lemons are among the most popular backyard fruit trees. They are productive, but they are also evergreen and very ornamental in flower and fruit.
The challenge...
Bay Laurel Grow and Care Tips
Bay Laurel Tree
The leaves of bay laurel are quite recognized for their usage as a kitchen spice, but bay laurel is an evergreen shrubbery or tree native to the Mediterranean zone. It has broad,...
Blue Star Creeper Plant: Rich Lawn Solution
Blue Star Creeper
Although lush, green lawns are a tradition, many are choosing lawn alternatives. These options are more sustainable, require less water, and take less time than regular turf. Blue star creeper is a...
Western Arborvitaes Are Great For Landscapes
Arborvitaes
White pines grow quickly into very tall trees, as do the new western arborvitae, or Thuja "Green Giant," a five-year tree that almost literally defines the term "fast growing."
Chances are, if you don't have an arborvitae...
Empire Apple History And Growing Tips
Empire Apple
Empire is a renowned apple type known for its rich red color, sweet flavor, and ability to withstand being thrown around without bruising. They're available in most grocery shops, but it's a...
Banana Tree And 1 Essential Tip For Growing Indoors
Banana Tree
Often wrongly depicted as a banana tree, the banana is in fact a giant herb with a trunk (or more than one), springing from an underground stem (corm) that forms a false trunk...