Rose-of-Sharon is a large shrub with showy, relatively large single or double flowers that bloom in summer. Flower colors include white, red, purple, violet, and blue. Continued: Source: … [Read more...]
Confederate Rose, Not a Rose at All
Confederate rose is a low-maintenance shrub. It grows in hardiness zones 7 – 11 and will be more tree-like in the warmer zones. Pruning, feeding and mulching are somewhat optional. Read on: Source: … [Read more...]
Crape Myrtle
Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia species) is a handsome, summer-flowering, deciduous small tree or shrub. It is a favorite among Southern gardeners because of its beauty and low maintenance. It has been called the lilac of the south. … [Read more...]
Five Reasons for Lack of Fruiting in Figs by Larry Williams
One of my two fig trees has produced a few figs. The other one, which is the largest and healthiest tree, has never had a fig on it. Both where planted six years ago. Read More: SOURCE: … [Read more...]
Blossom-End Rot of Tomato
Blossom-end rot of tomato is a physiological disease that is characterized by a large, brown to black, dry, leathery area at the blossom end of the tomato fruit. Read More: Source: … [Read more...]
CRAPE MYRTLE
Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia species) is a handsome, summer-flowering, deciduous small tree or shrub. It is a favorite among Southern gardeners because of its beauty and low maintenance. It has been called the lilac of the … [Read more...]
Long, Tall Trunk in a Yellow Dress: The Versatile Poplar Tree
With its many delightful qualities, tulip poplar trees deserve renewed consideration from property owners who have sufficient space for planting them. Continued: Source: … [Read more...]
Growing Blueberries in the Home Garden
Blueberries are an ideal year round addition to the landscape. They have delicate white or pink flowers in the spring, the summer fruit has an attractive sky blue color, and the fall foliage adds great red and yellow colors to the landscape. In … [Read more...]
About Butterflies
“Splendor awaits in minute proportions” – E.O. Wilson, Biologist The ephemeral beauty of the butterfly and the peculiarity of its life cycle symbolize transformation in nature and the passage of time. In some languages, the word for “butterfly” is … [Read more...]
Pond Ecology
A brief overview of the natural processes of an earthen pond and how to maintain a healthy pond. Read more: Source: … [Read more...]