When you see the breathtaking fall foliage, it might inspire you to plant your own “rainbow of colors” in your home landscape. Of course, your planting zone is important. See http://www.fast-growing-trees.com for a map of the U.S., showing zones 3 (far north) to 10 (deep south); you can give your zip code to find out ...
Pink Trumpet Tree (Tabebuia Impetiginosa) is a beautiful ornamental flowing tree that grows nicely in the warm Florida climate. I planted my Pink Trumpet tree as a focal point for the backyard. It’s lovely all year round. A deciduous tree, it loses its leaves briefly in the winter and early spring. Clusters of pink flower ...
The Chinese Pistachio Tree (Pistacia chinensis) is native to China and East Asia and is a member of the Anacardiaceae (sumac) family. The tree is related to the cashew, the Elephant Tree, South American Pepper Tree, Poison Zumac and Mango. The tree is hardy in USDA zones 7 through 9, but there is more to ...
So you’ve added a beautiful flowering cherry tree to your landscape and now you need to know how to prune it. There are some basic things you’ll need to consider and a few tools you’ll need in order to prune your flowering cherry tree. It is important to understand why you need to prune your ...
Deer are strict vegetarian. The most sage advice in co-existing with the deer in town or in the country is to plant items the deer does not like. There are at least 600 plants that deer either find offensive or simply do not like. Interestingly sage is one plant that deer do not like. Other ...
Imagine a front yard with pristine white flowers surrounded by evergreens and a perfect green lawn. The lawn is not impossible, when properly cared for and maintained, but the white flowers sitting on bushes like decorations on a Christmas tree can provide a fairy tale quality in front of your home. There are a number ...
Trimming and pruning trees and bushes are important lawn care practices. Nicely trimmed trees not only add beauty to your garden landscape, but also spur growth of fresh foliage, flowers and fruits. Trimming is essential to control its shape and growth especially when you first transplant a tree. You can also trim branches at different ...
For the serviceberry tree (Amelanchier, by its botanical classification), timing is everything. When it blooms, quite early in spring, its white flowers are pretty much the only show in town. The serviceberry’s pals in the understory, the redbud and dogwood, won’t delight onlookers with their blossoms for another few weeks. The serviceberry provides food for ...
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 ...
One of the most popular aesthetic means to enhance the beauty and allure of a circular driveway is to use plants, shrubs and trees. Not only would plants soften the look of your landscape, they also make your driveway more welcoming. However, with a plethora of options for planting materials, finding the most suitable for ...
