Imagine a beautiful garden that is virtually maintenance free; that's what you can expect from a cactus garden. If you want to grow a cactus garden, consider combining the many different species...
There are many fungi that cause disease in plants. One of these is known as rust and rust can adversely affect your plants. You can control rust from happening in the first place but there is...
Ornamental grasses come in an amazing variety of sizes, colors, and textures. Most are easy to grow, and they make a fine addition to almost any landscaping plan. A garden that showcases a...
The largest redwood, the General Sherman Tree, stands 273 feet tall, has a circumference of 102 feet, and weighs an amazing 12 million pounds. It is the largest living single organism on the...
Sequoia trees are unlike anything else in nature. They are nature's largest living thing and are among the oldest living things on the planet. This makes them unique; however, there are some trees...
Honeysuckles are shrubs and vines in the Caprifoliaceae family. They are common throughout the northern hemisphere, especially in China. About 180 species exist. Well-known examples are European...
If you have a palm tree that you would like to remove from your property, there are a couple of ways to approach the task. The strategy you take will depend primarily on how quickly you need the...
Many times you may find a need to transplant your perennials. Maybe you don't like the way a particular grouping looks together, or they aren't thriving in their current environment, or they've...
Oca is a South American tuber that can often be found in markets specializing in Latin American foods. Resembling a small potato, oca is rich in the nutrients essential for healthy muscles,...
Many people love growing their own strawberries, but may not have the room to plant them. Luckily, you can create a hanging strawberry garden in the comfort of your own home. These gardens make...
Thimbleweed (Anemone virginiana) is a stout, hairy little wildflower found in many dry areas across the United States. Reaching several feet tall, it is also known as tall anemone, but it gets the...
The pawpaw (Asimina triloba) is usually remembered for the nursery rhyme, but this small tree deserves a bit more respect. Pawpaw has drooping leaves and fruit that give the tree a tropical feel....
Cattails are plants in the Typha genus, which has about 11 species. They are flowering plants found in wetlands primarily of the northern hemisphere. The plant has spongy leaves with horizontal...
The taste of fresh yuzu is hard to forget. Unfortunately, U.S. Customs laws prevent the transportation of fresh yuzu from outside the country. Luckily, citrus growers in America have figured out...
Yuzu trees are very hearty, and are reported to survive temperatures as low as 10 degrees F. Once you get your hands on a yuzu tree or seeds, you can begin the journey to the fall harvest of the...
Hedge maple (Acer campestre) is primarily grown for its lovely yellow fall color and its adaptability as either a large shrub or small tree. It's tolerant of severe pruning, making it ideal as...
The amur maple (Acer ginnala) is is easy transplanted, virtually pest free and makes an ideal hedge or screen. It even can be grown in permanent planters. Its lovely fall colors of yellow and red...
The beautiful oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) is a 4-season shrub that deserves a place in any garden. Oakleaves are irregular spreading deciduous shrubs with dramatic large white...
The common privet (Ligustrum vulgare) is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub that usually is grown as a hedge. It tolerates shearing well and grows to a height and width of 12 to 15 feet. Its dark...
The snow wreath (Neviusia alabamensis) is an unusual novelty shrub that just wants some respect. Showy white midspring flowers highlight this Alabama native, but while not quite the bloomer that...
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