The following shrubs and trees are excellent shields for a garden and come in a range of varieties, sizes, and colors. Additionally, a planter must understand that deciduous shrubs and trees will lose their leaves during parts of the year, while evergreens will remain intact throughout the se...
Spirea is a genus offlowering shrubswith around 100 individual species, many of which are cultivated by gardeners around the world. Garden stores often have spirea in stock, and are capable of ordering specialty cultivars for their patrons. There are a number of uses for spirea in the garden,...
Myrtle shrub refers to several different and unrelated plants that either are shrubs or have a shrub version. One is a group of evergreen shrubs from the genus Myrtus, those plants that might be called “Myrtle proper.” A second is the Crape myrtle, a deciduous tree or, in its dwarf ...
Photo viagardeningwithangus.com.au Advertisements Shrubs in common garden practice are generally considered broad-leaved plants, though some smaller conifers such as mountain pine and common juniper are also shrubby in structure. Species that grow into a shrubby habit may be either deciduous or eve...
Soil TypeDrainageNutrient RetentionBest For Plant Types Clay Slow High Shrubs, Perennial Flowers Sand Fast Low Cacti, Succulents Silt Moderate Moderate Grasses, Flowering Annuals Loam Balanced High Vegetables, Fruit TreesImproving Soil QualityEnhancing your soil involves more than just adding nutrients; ...
While most hydrangeas areflowering shrubsor bushes, some are actually climbing species. In all cases, hydrangeas have large, simple leaves and big clusters of flowers which may be white, pink, purple, red, or blue, depending on cultivar and soil conditions. Hydrangeas are easy to prune and sh...
The only real way to know what a plant needs is to watch it. Pale or yellow leaves and a lack of flowers and fruit are common signs that garden plants aren’t getting enough light. Where Did the Plant Evolve? Some wildflowers do best in full sun while shade-loving shrubs prefer indire...
"Gold shower" is one of many common names for evergreenflowering shrubsfrom the genus Galphimia. Plants from this group may also be known as golden thryallis, shower of gold, or rain of gold. The gold shower shrub is native to Mexico and the southwestern United States, but it may be ...
Not all flowering plants fall neatly into the categories of annual, perennial, or biennial. Here are a few that break the rules. Tulips:Although most bulbs are considered to be perennials,tulipsare often an exception. Native to Central Asia, they require cold winters and hot, dry summers to...
'Invite the outside in, designing so the views of the garden feel like a connection between nature and your indoor living space.' Indeed, consider what shrubs, trees and flowers are visible from the home when planting in your yard, the aim being to entice you out into nature. Tim also...