A young shoestring acacia (Acacia stenophylla) does not seem impressive, with its slender and somewhat lanky growth. Early pruning helps establish a young tree’s form, and once educated, it requires minimal pruning. Increasing in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 through 11, it reaches 20 to 30 feet tall and 10 to 20 […]
Crow’s nest fern is an Australian native that grows in rain forests along the Eastern coast of the planet’s smallest continent. The crow’s nest fern grows. The plants grow as outdoors or architectural houseplants, where San Francisco’s trendy winters bring conditions like to their North Queensland sources. Slow-growing crow’s nest ferns are not invasive. Identification […]
Muddy bud is a yard problem that can result with a sprinkler in periods of over-zealousness or heavy rainfall. Water is so heavy it cannot properly drain, which results in sand becoming and forming caked on grass blades. Apart from looking unsightly, muddy grass can lead to numerous problems for your yard. Rather than leaving […]
This sturdy herb can easily be mistaken for a decorative grass, but unlike most other blossoms, this one is edible and is a staple in Asian Asian as well as other tropical cuisines. The plants usually hit 3 to 4 feet tall — a few take up even higher — and spread to 3 feet […]
By snapping up the teardown next door, this retired Texas company owner was able to expand her garden into the east side of her Fort Worth home. “East-side gardens are very desirable in Texas, as a result of intense afternoon sun from the west; now her home cubes this sun,” describes landscape architect Bill Bibb […]
Swings of temperate weather have attracted patches of exposed ground, liquid puddles and tender expanses of sand which freeze and thaw, but winter’s grip is still with us. On mild days it’s possible to get out into the landscape, but it’s important to go slow and approach spring chores with a cautious eye as moist […]
While grevilleahails out of Australia, Grevillea ‘Noellii’ calls California home. This fine-foliaged evergreen shrub thrives in hot, coastal and arid locations and keeps a tasteful and airy garden existence year-round, displaying petite floral ornaments soon after holiday decorations are stowed. Monrovia Botanical name:Grevillea ‘Noellii’Common names: Noel’s grevillea, hummingbird bush, California grevilleaUSDA zones: 8 to 10; […]
New to vegetable gardening? Start with squash. This easy-to-grow plant is all but sure to thrive and produce an abundant harvest, even in the event that you’ve never put a hand at the dirt before. Experienced gardener? Branch out from recognizable zucchini and croockneck kinds and experimentation together with the literally tons of other varieties […]
When my kids were young, we used to enjoy leisurely walks down the quiet lanes from the English countryside. I am sure my mind often wandered off to its own private ramble:”What will we have for dinner? Do I want to buy milk on the way home?” Nevertheless the kids were completely immersed in the […]
October is one of the very affecting weeks for the Great Lakes region of the United States. Temperatures can vary anywhere from highs in the 80s to cold enough for snow. So turn on a fan or turn the heat up and think about the changes October brings to foliage and blooms, the decorating and […]