There are many websites with great information but there’s also some awesome magazines. Some are commonly found on newsstands while others take some digging to find. 1. Countryside & Small Stock Journal – if you’re looking for hands on information about building, recycling, reusing, livestock, gardening and a host of other homestead topics this is ...
Old man winter still has his chilly grip on the Chicago area and many other parts of the country, but with spring just around the corner, I’ve begun to notice numerous ads in the coupon inserts of my local newspapers for giant tomato plants and amazing fast growing trees. I’ve wondered about the validity of ...
Twenty-two shade trees are listed in order of the fastest growing in most of the U.S. Try to buy healthy trees that are at least 3 to 5 feet tall for planting. Best choices are balled-in-burlap or container-grown trees with a strong start. Tree heights are given for 3 years and at maturity. 1) One ...
Most people think of hedges as rows of bushes or shrubs forming a fence or boundary. Add low-growing trees to this sentence and you have a dictionary definition. Most hedges are trimmed and sculpted for uniformity and beauty. Hedges can be near the home or arranged to direct foot traffic. Practical reasons for hedges are ...
The Cryptomeria japonica or more commonly known as the Black Dragon, Japanese Cryptomeria or Japanese cedar is an evergreen tree. This native tree from China and Japan has a moderate growth rate. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Cryptomeria japonica is hardy in zones 6 through 9, although it can grow in zone ...
If you plan to do some landscaping or if you want to grow some shrubs for privacy around your yard that grow fast, there are a few shrubs that are out there for purchase. If you go to your local garden shop or visit a landscaping business, I am sure they can offer up some ...
All fast growing shrubs are not created equal. There is a large variety of fast growing shrubs to be obtained either through online or local nurseries; however not all shrubs will do well in your backyard. Before bringing home a fast growing shrub, bush or even trees, consider placement as well as soil conditions and ...
Know the species of tree before you plant one in your yard is the best advice, especially for the Water Maple tree. One of the most popularly planted and naturally growing trees in North America is the maple species. This tree has thousands of other cousins and it’s known by Silver Maple too. Damage to ...
Weeping willows are wonderful trees. They have a somewhat sorrowful grace to them and they are an aesthetic addition to many yards and gardens. Weeping willows also work great next to ponds or lakes. One of the really nice things about weeping willows is that they grow fast and are highly adaptable. They do work ...
Are you tired of high air conditioning bills? One way to beat the high cost of summer electricity bills is by planting quick growing trees in your yard. Trees can cool surrounding air temperatures by as much as 20 degrees. Fully grown trees that have been placed in strategic locations in the yard can even ...
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