Additionally, think about the level of transparency or shade you desire. Material Selection When choosing a waterproof roof for your pergola, it is important to consider the materials that are suitable for outdoor use. One common option is a polycarbonate roof, which is lightweight, durable, and...
For your nursery-catalog dreamtime, a roundup of some of my favorite shrubs: DIRCA PALUSTRIS, OR LEATHERWOOD (top photo), is one of my garden’s real oddities. This woodland native is shaped like a small rounded tree and grows to about 6 feet tall. It blooms in late April here, with...
In recent years, extreme weather has become more and more frequent. The extreme heat in summer is a serious threat to human health. Chongqing is one of the hottest cities in China, and the high temperature in summer can cause skin cancer and heat stroke.
Create a beautiful oasis in your garden year after year with perennials, shrubs, trees, vines, & more from Great Garden Plants! Features Plants For Shade With the right plants, your shade garden can be just as lively as the sun! Discover plants with bright foliage & intricate flowers in ou...
Doing so will allow the buds for next year’s flowers to form and will result in a lovely show the following year. If you wait until too late in the season to prune, you will be removing many flower buds and your shrubs will have fewer flowers the following year. ...
THIS summer is proving to be great for our gardens, as evidenced by the broad range of beautiful flowering shrubs and trees that are on display. Anyone looking for something to fill a vacant spot, provide shade, or create a statement will find it an ideal time to make that selection....
shrubs – including papaya, mango and moringa – and their size helps protect the smaller food-producing species planted in the inner circles. The leaves of the larger plants offer shade from the sun and shelter from the wind for those growing beneath, while the circular beds mean their roots...
SYCAMORE – DeKalb County Sheriff Roger Scott knows the public has not forgotten. People regularly approach him and ask about it. DAILY-CHRONICLE.COM Thank You to the Sycamore Singles (2 volunteers from the group in photo) for their ongoing support of our annual trail cleanups!THANK...
Use climbing plants, trellises, or planter boxes with tall shrubs to create a natural enclosure around the porch, adding beauty and privacy. Use These Tips When Choosing a Porch EnclosureGo for the Most Space You Can Afford and Accommodate The most prevalent mistake Mary and I have discovered...