Drought Resistant Plants
Drought tolerant plants are a big deal. Gardeners love them. They save us time and money. States like California, Arizona, Nevada and Utah need them.
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Trees That Flower In Summer
Spring flowering trees are pretty easy to find, but if you want trees that flower in summer you will have to look a little harder. While they are harder to find, summer flowering trees are worth the extra effort. See our list!
Fragrant Flowering Trees For Your Yard
If you are looking for fragrant flowering trees for your yard this is the blog for you! I will review the best trees with scented blooms, where they grow, how large they get, and much more. I have a chosen wide variety of trees for different zones, large yards, small yards, front yards, backyards, and even containers.
How to Grow Hydrangeas
Hydrangea care isn’t complicated once you know whether the particular variety you have prefers sun or shade. (If you aren’t sure, check out our article on Hydrangea Types.) Once you choose the right spot to plant your hydrangea there are just a few things to know. Read on to learn how to grow hydrangeas.
Choosing The Right Crape Myrtle Tree
So, here you are. You LOVE Crape Myrtles! We do too! But what now? What size? What color? What type? This article will point you in the right direction when picking out a Crape Myrtle of your very own. The most important deciding factor will be size. We carry dwarf all the way to large varieties, so you have options to choose from for a small or large space.
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Border Hedges: Creating Borders With Boxwoods
Border hedges create beautiful lines and curves in the home landscape. They define an area and add an upscale look. Border hedges can be sculpted to your liking. They can be rounded or angled, whatever fits your personality and landscape best. The ideal shrubs used for this landscape task tolerate pruning well and don’t grow too quickly, making them easier to maintain. The perfect border hedges are sculpted from boxwoods.
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Landscaping With Grasses For Height And Dimension
Ornamental grasses are phenomenal feature and accent plants for the home landscape. They can add height, depth, and contrasting texture. When you use grasses as tools in your landscaping you add another dimension to your yard. They stand out against traditional landscape plants, but they also compliment while contrasting. It is really quite beautiful, almost exotic.
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Types of Japanese Maples
There are two types of Japanese Maples, dissectum and palmatum. Dissectum Japanese maples are commonly referred to as weeping or lace leaf. The other type is palmatum, which includes upright varieties like the popular Bloodgood Japanese maple. Read about popular varieties.
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Types Of Dogwood Trees To Plant In Your Yard
Dogwood trees are easily recognizable and incredibly popular in the home landscape and for good reason. These beautiful trees offer dazzling displays in both spring and fall. You have some different options when it comes to types of dogwood trees to plant in your yard. Let us help you determine which dogwood type is best for you.
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Indoor Citrus Trees
Do you love citrus fruits like Meyer Lemons, Key Limes, and Mandarin Oranges, but live in a climate much too cold to grow these trees outdoors? I have a solution for you. You can grow indoor citrus trees! These trees grow well in pots and indoors with proper care. Just a few tips and tricks offer the best results. Read on and I will teach you how to grow citrus trees indoors today!
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Reblooming Lilacs: 3 Seasons Of Blooming Beauty
Enjoy 3 seasons of blooming beauty with reblooming lilacs. These deciduous shrubs add beauty, color, and fragrance to the home garden. Bloomerang Lilacs are versatile and can be used in foundation plantings, hedges, containers, mixed beds and more.
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Winterizing Your Yard: How to Protect Plants from Frost
Frost in late fall and early winter occurs at night when temperatures are cooler and outside air is saturated, or filled, with moisture. This process can be hard on certain plants in your garden. Luckily there are plenty of methods to ensure your frost-sensitive plants come through unscathed.
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