There are practical benefits too, as a strategically placed tree in a courtyard area or backyard patio space offers shade and a pleasant place to rest on hot sunny days. Likewise in winter, trees come into their own as they offer wind protection when you step out of your house to get som...
1hr 40mins by car, dog friendly (on leash at Dogwood Campground)It may be regarded as the smaller, lesser-known sibling of nearby Big Bear, but Lake Arrowhead has enough charm and beauty to hold its own as a prime camping spot. The crystal-clear lake serves as the town’s backdrop,...
Each of these trees will try to grow in or under your foundation. You should also not plant willows too close to your house since their root systems seek out pipes. Related Questions: What Is the Best Tree To Plant Near a House for Shade? The answer to this will depend a lot on your...
Because the redbud is native to a wide range of climates, it’s important to plant a tree started from locally harvested seed. These trees perform better and are more cold-hardy when grown in their native environment. The eastern redbud was adopted in 1937 as the state tree of Oklahoma, ...
How to Choose a Flowering Tree or Shrub TheU.S.Department of Agriculture (USDA) has identified the following best and worst landscape plants to have in your yard when hungry Japanese beetles come calling in theirJapanese Beetle Program Manual. Use these suggestions as guidelines if you’re addin...
Just placing some flat stones around your yard and garden gives a place for butterflies to “sunbathe” so that they can rest and warm their wings for flying. A bird bath or even a shallow basin can provide water. In nature, butterflies often gather around mud puddles to get the minerals...
Unlike their full-sun cousins (perennial peonies), Tree Peonies (Paeonia suffruticosa) thrive in the dappled shade under trees. This deciduous flowering shrub likes acidic to neutral soil. A much tougher plant than it looks, it is definitely low maintenance – requires only regular watering and ...
From Forest Park, follow the Beech Trail to Hoyt Arboretum in Washington Park. Home to more than 2,000 species of shrubs and trees, Hoyt has plenty to offer all year-round. Spring highlights include bell-shaped Oregon plum flowers, magnolias, blooming dogwood and cherry blossoms....
Where to plant it: Plant in filtered light. Best time to prune*: Winter; removal of crossing or dead branches only. Photo by: Leonora (Ellie) Enking / Flickr. KOUSA DOGWOOD (Cornus kousa) Small tree or large shrub with showy late spring flowers; looks as good in a woodland garden as...
not to say that animals don’t speak languages of their own—they do—but in the quiet communication between yourself and a great being like a horse or an elephant or a whale or a dog or a cat, you have to dig to a place where sheer, intelligent nature—not words—is the means of...