The many different shapes and forms of yew that we grow around our homes are actually a cross, or hybrid, between two yews from opposite sides of the globe. The most beautiful of the two parents is the English yew, which is native throughout most of Europe and used widely in gardens there. The English ...
Contrary to a popular notion among novice gardeners, they do require a certain amount of care. Evergreens rarely require fertilizing unless, of course, they appear sickly. A good idea is to spread a mulch of compost or richly composted soil around the tree or shrub in a wide circle – and this is generally best ...
Landscaping your backyard to create your own Japanese garden can be easy if you understand the design elements. Japanese gardens have three main elements that are incorporated into the design. The three elements are stones, plants and water. Stones are used to represent mountains and endurance. When deciding how you want to design your Japanese ...
Evergreen shrubs add year round beauty to your property. Even during the deep freeze of winter, these evergreen plants will provide your yard with depth, height and color. While the seasons change and many other plants will come and go, the following evergreen plants will remain consistent with each season change. Evergreen specimens make a ...
Dwarf Shrubs and Plants – Dwarf shrubs and plants make for fun indoor plants. It is possible to keep these plants indoors year round, transition them outdoors for the season and several species are hardy enough to stay outside year round adding to the beautification of homes both inside and out. Some dwarf species of ...
Small garden shrubs are effective in landscapes as attractive groupings, garden borders and for erosion control. A small shrub may fill your need for a plant grown in full sun or varying amounts of shade . There are many reasons one would choose a small shrub as part of a landscape. A shrub may be ...