Plants, Flowers & Herbs

Guava is a low, spreading tree that fruits throughout the year. In the United States guava are grown predominantly in southern Texas, southern California, Hawaii, and Florida. The guava tree...

Ficus trees make great indoor plants because they tend to thrive in even minimal sunlight. They also require regular pruning to keep them at a reasonable, manageable size, otherwise they will very...

Many people incorporate yucca shrubs into their interior decor and their outdoor landscaping. Since yucca plants are evergreens, their leaves remain green year-round, and in early spring, yuccas...

The hardy kiwi differs from the kiwifruit in size and flavor. Kiwi fruit do not grow as well in North America as they do in Asia, but amateur horticulturalists and the average home gardener are...

Skilled pruning enhances the beauty of ornamental shrubs and small trees. Indiscriminate pruning can destroy or greatly reduce a shrub's landscape value. In many cases, it is better not to prune...

Pruning marijuana plants will even out growth, ensure your plant remains healthy, and increase final yield at harvest. This guide will teach you how to properly prune and train your cannabis plant.

Bougainvillea plants are very popular in homes and gardens. The long, hardy vines sprout bright green leaves and brilliant, bracts or flowers of orange, pink, red or purple. Bougainvillea plants...

Blueberry plants can be found growing wildly throughout North America. According to the University of Maine, cultivation of these plants did not begin until the beginning of the 20th century....

The Kieffer pear, Pyrun communis, is resistant to fire blight and lives a long time. It bears has yellow-green fruit late in the season and it is self-pollinating. Pruning always seems like a...

Junipers are evergreen plants that can vary in size from shrubs to tall trees. Pruning a juniper tree is an important part of its healthy growth, but it must be done correctly. If it is not done,...

Peaches are truly a juicy jewel of nature. With their sweet smell, soft fuzz and mouthwatering flesh, it's no wonder this fruit has become so popular with home and commercial gardeners. Whether...

If you need a fast-growing tree in your yard, consider a Japanese silk tree, or mimosa. Originating in Asia and Africa, it arrived in the U.S. in 1745 and thrives in zones 6 to 9. The tree grows...

The Satsuma mandarin orange tree is a lovely tree with dark green glossy leaves. It displays fragrant white blossoms in March and April, and its bright orange fruit ripens in October....

Pruning your grapevines will promote continued growth and production of grapes. Grapevines can be picky so it is best to prune at the right times and under the right conditions. The proper time to...

Many shrubs are vigorous growers; if you ignore them for a couple of seasons you may find they've grown somewhat out of control. With branches shooting awkwardly in many directions, your very tall...

How you prune your Asian pear tree will depend on whether you are growing a young tree or pruning an established tree. By pruning your young tree properly, you can create a healthier established...

Hydrangeas, with their large, wide leaves, and their large flower heads, make a beautiful focal point in the garden. H. paniculata (PeeGee type) hydrangeas may be grown either in a tree shape or...

Overgrown shrubs can be an eyesore in any yard. If you would like to create some order to the shrubs, consider pruning them into small trees. You could even start pruning younger shrubs for an...

Chinese red fig trees, also known as Chinese pistache, can reach up to 60 feet in height. They get their name from the red fruit they produce, which eventually ripens to a dark color. Proper...

Rose-of-Sharon (sometimes also called althea) is a blooming hibiscus shrub that grows six to ten feet tall. It is deciduous, with dark, shiny leaves and contrasting blooms in shades of pink,...

The cherry laurel is large bush that can grow up to 40 feet high and 25 feet wide in extreme situations, but is most often smaller. It is frequently used as a dense hedge, with its thick, glossy...

The Bay Leaf tree, or Laurus nobilis, is an evergreen with dark, aromatic leaves that are most often used as an herb in cooking. Although the tree can grow to soaring heights, it is easy to prune...

First, what you need to figure out is, where the sunniest place to put the plant outside & inside the house. Put your hooks to latch the ladder or whatever you are using for the vine to...

Black walnut is a tree native to America which is highly sought after for its timber as well as its edible and medicinal nut. The tree grows mostly in the central and eastern U.S. in natural...

Winterberry holly (ilex verticillata) grows to a height of 6 to 12 feet and is native to eastern North America. Unlike most hollies, ilex verticillata is not evergreen but drops its leaves at the...

Juniper trees and plants are a variety of lush evergreen. They do not shed leaves nor do they need to be cut back or down for the winter. Junipers can grow upward and tall, or they can spread...

Because summer squash is one of the easiest vegetables to grow, it is a good choice for beginning gardeners. Summer squash varieties include zucchini, yellow squash and pattypans. Squash plants...

Topiaries are plants that gardeners prune into geometric or animal shapes. People have been shaping topiaries since ancient Egypt, but the trend reached a peak of popularity in English gardens....

Rhododendrons are flowering bushes that are abundant throughout the United States, especially in the Southern region. They are very popular in landscape plans due to the fact that the leaves...

Notable for both its exotic, brilliantly colored blooms and its incredibly finicky nature, the fuchsia plant is sought after by many gardening enthusiasts. Many of the problems associated with the...

Grapes of different varieties can be easy to grow and delicious at harvest. It is important to understand how pruning affects the health and production capabilities of a grape vine. For good plant...

Hollywood juniper is a flamboyant poser of a plant. Left to its own devices it might remind passers-by of the wild locks of Albert Einstein. Pruned and trained it might be coaxed into exuding an...

Raising concord grapes is a process that began in the late 1800s in Concord, Massachusetts, when Ephriam W. Bull was able to get a hardy crop of the grape to grow around his home. Today, the...

Growing your own apricots can be a rewarding process--and homegrown apricots always taste better than store-bought ones. To get the most fruit from an apricot tree it is important to properly care...

Flowering peach trees bloom twice as heavily as regular ones. They produce white, pink or candy-striped flowers throughout the early growing season. They are primarily decorative, since their...

The ficus bush, also referred to as the weeping fig, is an indoor plant that can be seen in homes and offices everywhere. Though the bush is void of flowers, the dark green foliage complements any...

Some gardeners call this beautiful summer flower campanula and others know it as bellflowers. Regardless of the name, adding this lovely bloomer to a sunny or partially sunny flower garden is sure...

The colorful snapdragon is a beautiful addition to any garden. This majestic flower adds height and texture, quickly enhancing the visual appeal of the garden. What is more, the aroma of the...

The desert by definition is an area characterized by harsh growing conditions. Water is scarce and temperatures tend to swing between extremes. Both of these factors naturally limit the variety...

The smoke bush (Cotinus coggygria) is an interesting-looking shrub that has beautiful foliage and airy blooms with "smoky" clouds of hairs growing around them. The healthiest and most attractive...

Evergreen viburnum are grown for their extensive foliage, flowers and berries. There are 150 species of viburnum, including evergreen, semi-evergreen and deciduous varieties. The best time to...

Pruning shrubs in the spring is a common task for many homeowners. Pruning in spring allows ample time for cuts to heal quickly and hide themselves with new foliage. It also provides a good...

With an upright, arching habit, the tea viburnum (Viburnum setigerum) is a shrub admired for its white flowers, showy red ornamental fruits and rusty burgundy fall foliage. As the plant ages and...

The sweet and spicy scented pink flower clusters of Korean spice viburnum (Viburnum carlesii) are a welcome addition to the garden in mid-spring. Becoming a dense, rounded shrub with upright and...

Jade trees, which are a succulent native to South Africa, are sturdy, delicate bonsais. Traditionally Japanese, bonsai are ornamental dwarf trees or shrubs grown in shallow dishes. Bonsai require...

Fig trees are relatively easy to grow in a container or outside, and you can control their size by pruning to 6 feet or allowing them to expand to a full height of 15 feet or 30 feet. Fig trees...

Crimson pygmy barberries are popular landscaping shrubs with leaves that turn burgundy in the fall. They are good border plants, but don't put them in high-traffic areas where their brittle...

The Jatropha Podagrica plant is known by many names, including the Buddha belly plant, Guatemalan rhubarb and gout plant. It is a popular choice for bonsai gardening but grows to any size...

More than 250 species of Aloes around the world, mainly originating from the continent of Africa. They range in size from 1-inch to more than 2 feet in diameter. The plant has long, light green...

Thuja arborvitae is popular for its fast growth, but that very trait means you will need to prune it regularly if you want to maintain a particular size or shape--especially if you are growing it...