How Fast Does A Loquat Tree Grow? A Complete Guide

The loquat tree (Eriobotrya japonica) is a beautiful ornamental evergreen tree that produces delicious golden-orange fruit. Unlike other stone fruits, loquats are picked in the spring, after the tree has bloomed with beautiful, sweet-smelling white flowers in the late winter. This flexible tree comes from China and Japan, where it is called biwa. It does … Read more

Malus x Robusta ‘Red Sentinel’: The Outstanding Ornamental Crab Apple Tree

One of the most beautiful crab apple varieties is Malus x robusta Red Sentinel, which blooms with pink-white flowers in late spring and then bears lots of shiny, round, red fruit. During fall and winter, the fruits stay on the branches and look great with the changing colors of the leaves before they fall. Providing … Read more

What to Plant After Carrots: A Guide to Successful Crop Rotation

Crop rotation is the practice of changing or alternating the crops in a given area of the garden. Rotating crops will keep soil nutrients from running out and keep pest and disease problems from getting worse. Plants that need more nutrients can be switched out for plants that don’t need as much, like legumes, that … Read more

bright orange roots in mulch

Demystifying Bright Orange Roots in Mulch – What Are They? Taking a stroll through your mulched garden beds, you notice strange bright orange stringy growths woven through the mulch layer. What are these unfamiliar root-like organisms? Should you be concerned about their presence? Get ready to demystify the mystery of bright orange roots in mulch. … Read more