Prepare the Area Before tackling the yew bushes, clear away any nearby plants, lawn decor, pathways or other landscaping you want to protect. Remove debris and tripping hazards from the area. Have your tools and protective gear ready. Cut Down the Shrub Using loppers or a chainsaw, cut the yew bushes down to stumps as … Read more
The Vibrant Bush on Fire Croton Plant A Complete Care Guide for Beginners Native to the tropical islands of the western Pacific Ocean, the bush on fire croton plant (Codiaeum variegatum) is loved for its vividly colored and uniquely shaped foliage. With its eye-catching hues of red, yellow, orange, and green, this plant can instantly … Read more
Green apples are one of the most popular apple varieties, known for their bright green color and tart crisp flavor. While green apples are readily available in grocery stores growing your own full grown green apple tree allows you to enjoy fruit that is tree-ripened and incredibly flavorful. Overview of Full Grown Green Apple Trees … Read more
Red tip photinia (Photinia x fraseri) is a popular broadleaf evergreen shrub that is prized for its beautiful foliage. It is also known as Fraser photinia and gets its common name from the striking red color of its new leaves and shoots If you’re wondering how fast red tip photinia grows, the answer is quite … Read more
As the cold winter months drag on, gardens and landscapes can start to feel lifeless and dull. Deciduous trees lose their leaves, flowerbeds are buried under snow, and gray skies loom overhead. But a closer look reveals that nature is far from dormant. Magnolia trees provide a perfect example of the activity brewing under the … Read more
With their striking colors and intriguing forms, larch trees make for captivating photographic subjects. When captured in pictures, larches showcase the stunning transition of their foliage through the seasons along with their unique growth habits. From close-up portraits of cones and needles to grand landscapes, images of these deciduous conifers reveal their visual splendor. Alluring … Read more
With their graceful branching and soft green leaves, alder trees make for gorgeous photography subjects. Whether showcasing their seasonal changes or unique bark patterns, alders have a distinctive look that pops in images. Here are some tips for capturing stunning pictures of these underrated deciduous trees. Finding Photogenic Alders Not all alder trees are created … Read more
Scientifically speaking bamboo is undoubtedly grass, but in terms of legislation, bamboo is often classified as a tree. Because they are so big, some species of giant bamboo may look like trees. However, it is very important that bamboo is classified correctly to avoid major legal, economic, and environmental problems. Bamboo is one of the … Read more
Everybody drinks coffee these days, but if you want to know where our favorite source of caffeine came from or all the interesting things about the coffee plant, there’s a lot to learn. We weren’t 100% sure where coffee came from, but a story says that the first barista was an Ethiopian goat herder named … Read more
The Japanese maple tree Acer palmatum ‘Sumi nagashi’ is a matsumurae type. It has deeply separated lobes and serrated leaves and would look great in any garden. Introduced in Japan in 1930, Sumi nagashi translates to village on the river bank. Sumi nagashi is fast growing and will mature eloquently. Young trees grow vase shaped … Read more