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As seasons change and leaves transform, few shapes capture the imagination quite like the heart. Trees with heart-shaped leaves can add a touch of romance and beauty to any landscape. Let’s explore some of the beloved British tree varieties with cordate, lobed foliage that will fill your heart with joy. Why Do Some Tree … Read more
Grape vines do surprisingly well in pots. They’re adaptable plants and, properly maintained, require relatively little space. There are a huge number of varieties for both cold and warm climates, likely because of the huge wine-growing industry. If you want to grow grapes in containers, then I highly recommend you do. They’re perennial, so there’s … Read more
Looking to add an elegant, graceful tree to your property? Consider the weeping beech! This stunning specimen is sure to become the focal point of any landscape with its cascading canopy of leaves and smooth, shimmering bark. In this article, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about weeping beech trees and how to find … Read more
For continuous color in the landscape, few plants rival verbena. This low-maintenance annual or perennial needs little supplemental care, yet rewards with months of bloom. There are many happy colors of verbena flowers, such as red, pink, apricot, lavender, purple, blue, white, and bicolor. Plants that grow in mounds, trails, or straight up have clusters … Read more
If your cherry trees are giving you sickly fruit late in the season, you might want to learn more about rusty mottle cherry disease. What is cherry rusty mottle? It refers to a group of viral diseases that affect cherry trees, such as rusty mottle of cherry and necrotic rusty mottle. Cherry trees with red … Read more
A bright green parsley plant can instantly elevate a dish, but yellow, wilted leaves are an unwelcome sight. If your parsley is turning yellow, don’t discard it just yet. With a little detective work, you can get to the root of the problem and nurse your herb back to health. Here are the most common … Read more
You may also hear this tree called a yellow tulip tree. It is a hybrid species that was created by the Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) in 1981. This flowering tree is the result of a backcross of M. acuminata var. subcordata and another hybrid developed by BBG, Magnolia × brooklynensis ‘Evamaria. ’ Genetics aside, what … Read more
A new, excited gardener wrote to me about goutweed, also known as ground elder or bishop’s weed, which is a tough customer. I had goutweed growing under cedars and along my fenceline about 20 years ago, in Maple Ridge. It likes to be in shady places, and some ornamental types are really pretty. The leaves … Read more
Phlox subulata, also called Creeping Phlox or Moss Phlox, is a popular evergreen to semi-evergreen perennial plant that is loved for the bright, blanket-like flowers it produces in the spring. This little plant comes from the eastern and central United States. It has many great qualities that make it a great choice for landscaping. With … Read more
You may have heard that using bamboo plants for privacy is a great way to solve your landscaping and privacy problems in a way that seems different and appealing. Bamboo plants have many unique qualities that make them an excellent choice for privacy fences and landscaping. These are the five most important things you should … Read more