Evergreen trees and plants stay green all year long — hundreds of species thrive in areas around the world, including U. S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 through 10. Flowering evergreen plants, trees, shrubs, ground covers and vines bring colour to landscapes and gardens. Evergreens attract birds and other wildlife to feed on […]
Identifying ornamental grasses growing in your lawn requires exactly the same type of analysis as choosing which grass to plant, but the steps are completed at the contrary direction. When deciding upon an ornamental grass from the some 9,000 species of the grass family (Poaceae or Gramineae), a wise gardener believes her climate, soil and […]
Elderberry trees make useful and attractive additions to the home landscape. Abundant white flowers cover elderberry from the spring, with dark, red to black berries following pollination. One tree creates as much as 15 pounds of strawberries once it attains maturity. Elderberry shrubs (Sambucus spp.) grow in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 […]
Rabbit’s foot fern (Davallia Fejeensis) is hardy only in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 through 12, but produces an impressive mountain of lacy green foliage in a wicker basket onto a screened porch or hanging in shady gardens which never see frost. These natives of the Fiji islands have needs, though. Among […]
“Black Magic” elephant ears (Colocasia esculenta “Black Magic”), and other purple cultivars of taro, are the only crops that grow from “bulbs” that produce big purple leaves. Bulb is a misnomer when explaining elephant ears, the ornamental type of taro. What looks like a bulb is technically a corm. Showy elephant Coast make a good […]
A light mist and cloudy skies may be perfect conditions for planting vegetables. Seeds and tiny transplants gain from moist soil and light watering, and clouds protect tender seedlings from the harsh sun. However, while mist turns into rain, gardening wisdom turns, also. Planting in a wet garden can be damaging to your own vegetables […]
Corn gluten meal is a natural lawn treatment that’s derived from the part of the corn kernel that is not used when making corn meal. It’s high in protein and nitrogen, which can make it a beneficial and natural lawn fertilizer, but corn gluten meal is more commonly utilized to control weeds. The oily coating […]
Junipers (Juniperus spp.) Are one of the hardiest, most versatile and drought-tolerant shrubs. They are conifers with prickly young leaf which becomes flatter and softer with age. Over a hundred varieties are increased in the USA. Their leaf may be dark green, light green, silver-blue or have golden hues. The kinds of juniper shrubs incorporate […]
Tangerine trees, which boom in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8b to 11, are one of the very cold-hardy citrus trees — however they do need some protection from icy conditions. Provided that they have adequate drainage, then they thrive under full sunlight in a full range of soil types and pH levels. […]
If you’ve ever developed a hydrangea shrub (Hydrangea spp.) , you are likely familiar with their large and striking flower clusters that can resemble softballs or large pyramids, based on the variety. Hydrangeas can be tall and large, but they also come in dwarf varieties, with a compact, shorter growth habit that still brings a […]