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Barberry bushes (Berberis spp.) grow as dense spiny stemmed shrubs in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 9. Standard-sized barberries reach up to 10 feet tall, however,… [Continue Reading]
Ornamental grasses have also gotten a bad rap as being uncontrollable and invasive plants that will quickly spread out of control. Happily, not all of ornamental grasses are competitive growers,… [Continue Reading]
“Scarlet Curls” willow (Salix matsudana x S. alba “Scarlet Curls”) comprises twisting, contorting divisions which turn a deep red in winter, which makes it a top choice for adding color… [Continue Reading]
Many rose species (Rosa spp.) , like hybrid tea roses, require hard pruning to be able to maintain producing an abundance of blooms, but tea roses often suffer because of… [Continue Reading]
Leaves yellowish as the result of a biochemical process, meaning it is a chemical reaction which occurs in a living thing. Outside influences in the environment activate the process. Cues… [Continue Reading]
Exotic plants have the appeal of being distinct, but native, or indigenous, plants beat non-native plants in several places. If you are not certain what’s native to your area, local… [Continue Reading]
Cedar is an evergreen tree that grows into a tall, pyramid shape with cascading branches. The tree has a pleasing shape and is best to develop in U.S. Department of… [Continue Reading]
A real pleasure of summertime is eating a watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) harvested ripe from the lawn. For an abundant watermelon supply, consider growing some of these heirloom, large-growing varieties of… [Continue Reading]
Fruit of the “Golden Delicious” apple tree (Malus x domestica “Golden Delicious”) has sweet, yellow skin and also is similar to fruit of the “Red Delicious” apple tree (Malus x… [Continue Reading]
You’ll find dozens of varieties of hostas (Hosta spp.) At retailers that are online and garden centers. Hostas, which generally increase in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3… [Continue Reading]