Honeysuckle (Lonicera spp.) Vines and shrubs are loved by gardeners for their quick growth and attractively scented blossoms. These plants develop reliably in temperate gardens in which their blooms attract hummingbirds, bees and butterflies. Even…
Replacing a turf grass lawn with yuccas and other drought-tolerant plants is one way to boost your home’s curb appeal while reducing the quantity of water you use for landscaping. Yuccas are low-maintenance members of…
A striking addition to the landscape, the Black Mission fig tree (Ficus carica “Black Mission”) produces delicate creamy figs with a black exterior and sweet pink flesh. The tree commonly grows between 10 and 30…
Growing different sorts of grapes (Vitis spp.) On the same trellis is potential if all of them have the same ecological conditions, but not all kinds do well together. Varieties like “Thompson Seedless” (Vitis vinifera…
Should you rely on well water for your house and garden requirements, you have to exercise caution to keep your water supply clean. Private well water is not tested or subjected to criteria from the…
Put your nose in a tulip (Tulipa spp.) And you might not smell anything, but it’s their brilliant blooms that command respect — not their odor. Tulips are prized for their distinctive, single flowers that…
A row of perfectly pruned evergreens frequently springs to mind when you think about a hedge, but it is not the only alternative. Hedges form a dwelling screen or signify a border, however you can…
In case you have a great spot in the backyard for azaleas but it’s too glowing, or you only want to bring some late summer and autumn color, contemplate Encore azaleas (Rhododendron ENCORE® SERIES). Encore…
It can be heartbreaking to find a place on the base of berries growing looking plants. This condition is known as blossom-end rot in which the blossom grew Since the place seems on end of…
Sago palms (Cycas revoluta) are a stunning sub-topical tree used widely across the United States as both landscape and container plants. Than a real palm, they are trees with an decorative trunk. That they can…