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Decorating your home is an important part of the holiday season; decorations bring holiday… More
Evergreens are excellent plants for landscaping, because they provide interest and color throughout all… More
When thinking about evergreens in the West, you most likely picture the tall pines… More
Many varieties of evergreens grow well in the harsh climate of the northern Great… More
Evergreens offer the home gardener one of the hardiest additions to the home landscape.… More
Evergreens need regular trimming, both to maintain their shape and to keep healthy new… More
...es, or beside tall buildings and fences. Planting evergreens in those areas can give… More
Partial shade areas change throughout the years as trees and shrubs reach their mature… More
Living in USDA hardiness zone of 7 incorporates a wide area of the country.… More
Evergreens have the ability to keep their leaves all year round and remain with… More
Evergreens beautify a landscape year-round, providing a pretty backdrop for colorful flowers and shrubs… More
Evergreens are great additions to the garden because of their ability to keep their… More
Evergreens add color to the landscape year around. The needles range in color from… More
evergreens are plants that gradually replenish their leaves. Unlike evergreens, deciduous plants can be… More
Evergreen trees are trees or shrubs that stay green all year around, and unlike… More
Evergreens are plants, trees or shrubs that provide year-round color and beauty without dropping… More
... remains steadfast, seemingly never changing. The evergreen is one of the world's most… More
Yellowing of evergreen foliage can result from under- and over-watering of the tree. Excessive… More
Evergreen trees are a lovely addition to a landscape because of their deep green… More
Evergreens come in an interesting variety of colors, sizes and shapes, making them a… More
When growing chamomile in warmer climates, the herb will bloom almost the entire year, and… More
Evergreen trees do not need commercial fertilizer and require plenty of sun, lots of water… More
The Yaupon tree is a part of the evergreen holly family, and its berries are… More
Pine trees need to be pruned in the springtime and should not be pruned halfway… More
Potting a plant is done by lining the bottom of the pot with broken ceramic… More
When choosing trees for a landscape design, decide on one of the three sizes of… More
Coniferous plants reproduce by forming seeds inside of pine cones, which are spread throughout the… More
Growing bird-of-paradise plants, or streltzia reginae, requires very warm climates, as the plant can freeze… More
Cape fuchsia, or phygelius capensis, is a plant that has blooms that hang down like… More
African daisies, or osteospermum, grow in temperate climates and can be started indoors, so that… More
The creeping lily turf, or liriope spicata, is a versatile plant that grows like grass.… More
The common heliotrope, or heliotropium arborescens, are plants that are easy to grow because they… More
The Japanese spurge is a plant that comes in two different varieties that are from… More
Oleander is a beautiful evergreen shrub that should be pruned in the fall months by… More
...otch heather, or calluna vulgaris, is a beautiful evergreen shrub that can handle cold temperatures.… More
Vinca minor, or lesser periwinkle, is a climbing vine that grows well in many different… More
Growing sumac, also known as rhus aromatica, requires a cold climate, and it creates a… More
...et box, or sarcococca hookerana humilis, is a low evergreen shrub that is indigenous to… More
When pruned, evergreen shrubs thrive even more, as cutting out every third or fourth branch… More
In this free expert video clip, learn where and when to plant gardenias in your… More
Get an introduction on how to grow Verbena plants from cuttings; get professional tips and… More
Watch a description of caring for azaleas and an explanation of what they are in… More
Loquat trees stay green in the winter and produce an apricot-like fruit. Learn about planting… More
Learn all about live oak trees with expert tips on growing oak trees from acorns… More
My back fence is lined half way with some tall evergreens. They drop needles like crazy throughout the season and especially in the fall. I wind up raking them up every year before I do any new planting. I also plant some Hosta's, Ferns and other shade dwelling plants along… More
Hi Everyone! I know we have annuals and perennials, but there has to be a category for plants that do not die in winter and flower all year round more than one time? I am just beginning gardening so if this sounds silly please forgive me. :0 I know about… More
Last fall during Rutting season, a deer scraped his horns on my apple tree. There is a bit of damage, but the bark isn't girdled, just one side is affected. It still looks quite healthy, but I am wondering if it will heal on it's own, or if I should… More
:confused: I would like to help my neighbor with her very overgrown bushes. There are about 15 bushes all together. She has them lining the outside of her home and needs help with all of them. I told her I would do some research and we could work on it… More
...aping committee. We are removing some delapidated evergreens and viburnum shrubs. We need to completely… More
i love the idea of color theme gardens and when i first heard of moon gardens i had to have one. i had a lot of fun finding white blooming and foliage plants that would work well. it sure narrowed down my selections at the nurseries, too.:rolleyes: i decided to… More
Plants and Cuttings I have to trade: *Note: We grow completely organic only. • -Tamarix 'Summer Glow' - cuttings • -Willows: CUTTINGS: Salix Mats.'Golden Curls'(brilliant golden yellow bark, orange/red stems, green curly leaves-stunning, S. 'Dragon Claws", 'Hakura Nishiki', S. purpurea nana (Dwarf Blue Arctic), S. pur. pendula (Weeping Blue/Purple Arctic),… More
I got my asparagus roots in the mail yesterday! YAY!! Sooo excited!! There was an established "crop" of it where I now am - until about 2 weeks before I went to look at the place. ARGH. Dug it all up. Nothing coming up anywhere. I was heartbroken, I LOVE… More
Hello - I am so happy to find this site and hope someone can help me. My family has decided to plant a memorial tree for my dad. He lived in Sechelt BC and that is where the tree will be planted. The city had a Memorial program that offers… More
...ant there, as the #1 plant. I need some vertical, evergreens and shrubs. The area gets a lot of sun,a nd both pics are in the same place. I have all… More
...utting in a garden bed in its place. I heard that evergreens with its fallen needles can create an acidic soil? I also get alot of rain here in Vancouver and was wondering if lime would be a good idea… More
...ree question here in oklahoma. i have several new evergreens growing in my flower beds. they are mostly small, but one is in with my maters and it is geting large enough that i am gonna have to get it out of there. i need… More
On both sides of my front door, I had two evergreens about 6 feet tall that were almost completely destroyed by hungry deer. Total eye sores. I recently chopped them down in an attempt to replace them with two evergreens that are deer resistant. I live in upstate NY (zone… More
How does one kill an evergreen without pulling or digging it out? They are right next to my foundation More
Hello, I posted in the general forum before finding this one and thought this to be more appropraite. I recently dug a pond 100'x100' and need to establish a windbreak along the west and south sides. I will also be planting trees and shrubs around the other 2 sides sporadically.… More
Last winter I took over the garden care for my parents' house. My mom's garden design is pretty random - just whatever she liked, and it looks pretty great as it is. I'd like to add some things for winter color, however. I'm mostly thinking of red berries and varied… More
... to fall in love more and more! Native plants and evergreens provide my backdrop… More
... and I want to plant thymes and other low-growing evergreens, maybe some small heathers and rosemary and other perennial herbs. I need to add several inches of soil, and I know they like it sandy. Is sandy loam… More
... of hedges I should look for. I want fast growing evergreens. Any advice would be great. My location is Nova Scotia by the way. More
I have a lot of evergreens, trees and shrubs in my yard and can't find any plants that will grow around them. Any suggestions? More
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