Smaller spaces might be in shade throughout the day; other backyards might only be in shade for part of the day, so the shrubs might have to be sun-tolerant, too. Decide whether areas are in light, semi, dappled or deep shade. For woodland areas, there are many woodland plants that...
What are some recommended evergreen shrubs with red foliage suitable for full sun conditions? For sunny areas, the Red-tipped Photinia is an excellent choice. It tolerates full sun and provides a vibrant red color. Additionally, the Fraseri ‘Red Robin’, with its dark red young foliage, th...
If you’re looking for four-season interest, you can’t go wrong with serviceberry (Amelanchier spp.). These native trees have a shrub-like form and produce masses of small white flowers in the early spring, followed by edible blue-black berries in the summer. In fall, the foliage turns...
When we arrived, we had one hour for touring the 240 acre garden and decided to do the Winter Walk though we wish we had had more time to visit other areas. Nursery News: Carolyn’s Shade Gardens is a retail nursery located in Bryn Mawr, PA, specializing in showy, colorful, and ...
Why:Can control size and direct growth away from crowded areas For removing hazards: Primary technique:Thinning Why:Removes entire problematic branches Secondary technique:Heading Why:Can redirect growth away from walkways or structures For rejuvenating old or overgrown shrubs: ...
Gooseberries&currants (Ribes) were once thought of as forbidden fruit since they were banned in many areas of the country for hosting white pine blister rust. Now there are immune and resistant hybrids available for sale. The plants grow fast and when planted 2-4 feet apart will form thick ...
Here are 12 excellent shrubs for providing year-round landscape color for every climate zone. Tip As you select shrubs for your garden, make note of when their leaves, flowers, and berries are at their most beautiful. Then choose a selection to ensure that you have color in your landscape ...
Fast forward to 2012, and shrubs have made a sweeping comeback– much like kombucha, there are now shrub bars featured as accepted parts of many juice bars and smoothie stores, and sprouting prolifically in other places all along highly food-cultured, health conscious areas. ...
Silverberry is a drought-tolerant container shrub with beautiful silver-green foliage. It loves to grow without much maintenance and is a great choice for coastal areas. They are resistant to pests and diseases, and their fast growth rate makes them great for creating privacy screens or hedges....
Although often absent from areas that experience frequent and prolonged flooding, as well as many saline wetlands of inland Australia (Specht 1990), trees and shrubs form a considerable diversity of riverine vegetation communities across the continent including closed and open forests, woodlands and ...