Trees And Shrubs Names

Fall is the time for junipers to begin preparing for dormancy. Any type of mulch will do but cypress or hardwood mulch will be of a higher quality and provide better nutrition overall as they breakdown.

Care should be taken not to over water. When planting in very sandy soils adding organic matter is always recommended to improve the soils ability to hold water and nutrients. When planting a potted tree, remember the only water source the tree has, is...

These charming woody ornamentals can grace even the smallest yard or garden plot, as long as you take the time to choose the right plant for the right place.Hardiness is very important; this includes not only the winter hardiness, but other seasonal factors...

Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” Pruning a specific plant to look a specific way, involves art in creating a unique definition for a specific plant, and it involves science in understanding the physical growing habits...

Dragon Lady Holly habit is narrow, upright-pyramidal with very spiny, glossy dark green leaves and bright red berries. Dragon Lady Holly are moderately drought tolerant, however they grow very slow without adequate water.

The large, puffy flowers pack the dwarf's branches the whole summer. Plus, you can bring some of the Limelight's freshness indoors by creating colorful flower arrangements that will brighten any room.

For those of us living in most of Eastern North America; our native winterberry holly can be the preferred choice. The beautiful reds, yellows and oranges of sugar maple and beech have finished their seasonal show.

What further certification could it need? Your home will thank you! Mahonia 'Soft Caress' was named Plant of the Year at the 2013 Chelsea Flower Show. Beali has positively lethal spiny leaves and stems.) I'd give 'Soft Caress' an award for brilliance...

However, the fruit around the nut is one of the more abysmal-smelling things nature has ever created. I suppose for something that has been around for over 300 million years, perseverance and grace in the face of adversity would be prerequisites.

People were invited to vote from a list of 21 candidates including the state trees of all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Voters were free to write in other choices, as well.

Although it is tempting to spend less time by not raking the mulch back during fertilization, the results will be less than desirable, if the fertilizer is applied on top of the mulch.

Some variations possible in the fall colour of EnkianthusFlower details of Enkianthus: on left is the standard flowers while on the right is the cultivar 'Red Bell' Ericaceous shrubs are among the most important plant families for providing ornamental...

Part 2 of this two-part series will introduce you to more of the lesser-known ericaceous shrubs, from Ledum to Zenobia. So as you can see, in zone 6 and colder, there are a host of ericaceous, acid-loving shrubs that can be incorporated with your rhododendrons,...

Hardy Clumping Bamboo has a reddish sheath to the canes, and has proven to be a very rapid grower. The leaves of this variety do not curl or wilt in the sun, but it generally does not do as well in hot, humid climates like those found in the southeast...

It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants. The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus. Fertilize Blue Point Juniper Spiral Topiary again in late summer to mid-fall.

Don't fertilize Weeping Blue Spruce after August in the North. If you choose to use chemical fertilizers on your Weeping Blue Spruce, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once a year in the spring is probably the simplest solution.

Pruning can help make Christmas Jewel Holly more bushy. Growth will go from a smooth, greasy texture, to a rougher snake skin look. If it is pruned every year, Christmas Jewel Holly will create a formal dark-green evergreen screen or box-shaped hedge,...

Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements. Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any plants.

Alternate to sub-opposite, thick and leathery, privet-like, elliptic to oblong leaves (to 3″ long) emerge light green often with a tinge of red, mature to dark green by summer and finally turn attractive shades of yellow-orange-red in fall.

Full sun brings out the best fall color. The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus. If you are looking for a fertilizing routine tailored to your specific conditions, a soil sample should be taken and the fertilizer...

A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during the early spring and early summer. In the South, a late May application and another in July would be about right.

Bristlecones can withstand seemingly unlivable conditions from drought (only 10" per year) to incredible altitudes (many are found growing at timberline which is approximately 11,000 feet)Bristlecones are currently being planted in landscapes for their...

When we specifically look at pruning with regards to junipers, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified. If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only add stress to it's life.

Where the sun is sufficient, the trees will keep their foliage nearly to ground level, though extremely old trees can have a bit of bare trunk.Italian cypress is a darker green than many plants and this color, along with its serious-looking form, makes...

If the full-sized shrub seems too large for your garden, select the slower growing, which tops out at 6 to 10 feet tall and wide. The compact form in no way lessens the visual impact of the contorted, picturesque branching structure.is a commonly available...

Coral trees include well over 100 species of some of the most beautiful flowering trees originating from all around the globe. The following is an introduction to some of the most commonly grown species.

His particular job was to gather the clay pots with the gum in them. It is also resistant to rot and decayThe natural range of longleaf pine is from southeastern Virginia to east Texas.There was a large stand of longleaf pines near our home in Florida.