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...]
Trees of Life – Paw Paw
Paw Paw - Asimina triloba (oh-SIH-min-oh trih-LO-boh Paw Paw, the name based on the Spanish word for papaya, is a small native tree often found near creek banks. Its most outstanding feature is the fruit it produces; with a flavor described as … [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...]
Trees of Life – Sassafras albidum
Sassafras albidum - SAS-ah-fras AL-bih-dum; Common Names: Cinnamon Wood, Mitten Tree This is a tree that can be filed under "what's not to like?" Animals· from humans to rabbits, birds, insects and fungi, all love this tree. Natives used it … [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...]
5 Hydrangea Mistakes That Produce No Flowers
We are about to enjoy a fabulous hydrangea show this season. Winter can sometimes spell doom for these plants across much of the U.S. but not so this year. Winter was mild with record-breaking warm temperatures in the northeast where gardeners … [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...]
Red Mulberry
Red Mulberry Morus Rubra (MOR-us ROO-brah) Your local birds and small mammals will be delighted if you decide to add Red Mulberry to yourlandscape! The blackberry-like fruit will also please the humans in your life. They can be eatenfresh from the … [Read more...]