Light: full sun to part-shade Soil: any type of soil Water: even moisture, even standing water USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-10 Propagation: seed, soft or hardwood cuttings, division If you like this post, please share ... Robert Pavlis I have...
However, the six- to eight-hour minimum must be met for perennials, trees, and shrubs even during the shorter days of spring and fall. Consider differences in sun intensity when planting on the east and west side of shade-casting trees or buildings. Even if east- and west-facing sites ...
Still on the subject of seeds, a month ago I spent the day volunteering for Plant Heritage, the charity which seeks to ensure the cultivated plants we grow now will be available to future generations for cultural, medical, culinary and aesthetic use. The staff at Stone Pine, the HQ of the...
For larger shrubs, build a water well. Finish by mulching and watering well. If shrub is bare-root, look for a discoloration somewhere near the base; this mark is likely where the soil line was. If soil is too sandy or too clayey, add organic matter. This will help with both ...
The structure, quality and complexity of field margins is highly variable and this, too, can influence the dynamics of beneficial insects using them17. It is often assumed that increased botanical diversity, whether as herbs/forbs, shrubs or trees, will automatically increase insect functional and ...
Margaret: So before we get started talking trees and shrubs, I wanted to ask you for a quick sort of introduction to Mountain Top Arboretum, but also to say that you have this not-so-long-ago-built education center and built from many species of wood from many trees from around the pr...
The main part of the microbiome, known as ‘core’ organisms, is specific for a particular species, transmitted vertically with seeds, being independent of soil and growing conditions [20]. On the other hand, depending on the conditions, the same microbial species can affect the plant both ...
As a garden design element, decorative ornamental grasses offer textural relief from round foundation shrubs, and their interest spans all the seasons. No matter what conditions you have in your garden, there are ornamental grasses that will work for you. Best Ornamental Grasses for Light ...
minimalistic to maintain a modern aesthetic in a small backyard. Choose low-maintenance plants and consider using raised beds or vertical planters to maximize greenery while saving space. Think strategically about the placement of trees and shrubs to create privacy and shade without overwhelming the ...
shade of brown from the habit the unfortunate man had acquired of stationing himself from morning till eve at the threshold of his door, on the lookout for guests who seldom came, yet there he stood, day after day, exposed to the meridional rays of a burning sun, with no other ...