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Evergreen trees provide year-round interest and lush greenery to landscapes with their vibrant, unchanging foliage. Unlike deciduous trees, evergreens do not lose their leaves in the fall. Their persistence through the seasons makes them symbols of longevity and perseverance. In this article we will explore the diverse array of evergreen tree types through pictures and … Read more
This is a lovely vining plant with simple care needs. The lobed leaves of this Hedera helix variety have gold margins that surround variegated green centers. Give this plant a trellis or something else it can use to raise its leaves. The climbing vines need something to attach to. The gold child ivy (Hedera helix … Read more
Prunus americana, the American plum, is usually a shrub with many stems, but it can grow into a small tree up to 20″ tall. In early spring, the tree has white flowers that smell good. In the summer, it has red plums that can be used to make jams and jellies. The tree will make … Read more
Purple flowers can add plenty of contrasting color to a garden. When red, white, pink, and orange are the main colors in your display, adding a splash of purple makes it stand out. Otherwise, if everything is a variation of the same colors, things quickly become washed out and drab. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t … Read more
Hypoestes phyllostachya, the polka dot plant, is often used in terrariums, but it can also be used in many other ways. It is also an excellent feature in both indoor and outdoor plantings. The eye-catching spotted foliage adds color and whimsy to the shady areas of the landscape. The most popular variety is the pink … Read more
A glistening pond filled with lush green lily pads and vibrant blooms is a charming addition to any garden. However, not all water lilies are right for small ponds. To enjoy success growing water lilies in petite ponds, focus your search on compact, dwarf varieties. What Makes a Pond “Small”? When selecting water lilies, the … Read more
These shrubs are renowned for their richly fragrant flowers. People love the ones that smell great and bloom in late winter or early spring, when not many other plants are brave enough to do so. There are many species, for sun or shade, so there are choices to suit most locations. Daphne is a gorgeous … Read more
When preparing soil for vegetable gardens, many gardeners utilize compost to add valuable organic matter and nutrients Mushroom compost is one type of compost that you may come across But do tomatoes like mushroom compost? The answer is yes – mushroom compost offers a number of benefits that make it an excellent addition to tomato … Read more
Of all the ornamental plants you can grow indoors, Alocasias are among my favorite. It might be because I live in Central Oregon, where winter lasts for six months out of the year, but these plants’ beautiful leaves always make my house feel like a tropical getaway. Alocasia is a genus of broad-leaved perennial flowering … Read more
Weeping cherry trees are prized for their graceful, cascading branches laden with showy pink or white blooms in spring. But sometimes these ornamental favorites fail to leaf out, creating bare, lifeless-looking plants. If your weeping cherry is not producing leaves, don’t give up on it yet. With some detective work and corrective care, you can … Read more