I’ve recently been reading the Book of Enoch and came across something very interesting to me: the pictures of evergreen trees. Let’s deal with the big problem right away: the Book of Enoch isn’t your typical Bible. You won’t find it in Catholic or most Protestant Bibles. But it’s an important part of the Ethiopian … Read more
Red is the color of love, danger, and beauty. It comes in many shades, from ruby to strawberry, port to merlot, blood to fire, scarlet to vermillion. What better color could you choose for an exciting garden than red?. Red flowers make a dramatic statement in any garden. If you’re looking for big bold splashes … Read more
The magnolia grandiflora, commonly known as the southern magnolia, is one of the most iconic flowering trees in the southern United States. With its large, fragrant white blooms and glossy evergreen foliage, it’s easy to see why the southern magnolia tree holds such appeal for gardeners and landscapers If you’ve decided to add a magnolia … Read more
The catalpa tree (Catalpa spp. is loved and known for its height, huge heart-shaped leaves that can be up to 12″ long and 8″ wide, twisted, spreading branches, clusters of creamy white, fragrant flowers, and long, dark brown seed pods. People sometimes call it a “weed tree” because it grows quickly and pops up in … Read more
With their graceful silvery foliage and tasty fruit olive trees hold an irresistible appeal for many gardeners. If you love olives, have you considered growing your own olive tree from a pit? With a bit of patience and care you can propagate olive trees at home using pits from fresh olives. An Overview of Olive … Read more
To honor Schip Cherry Laurels, a landscape favorite for a long time, we thought we’d take a moment to praise them. There is so much to love about Skip Laurels! They have beautiful narrow evergreen leaves and pretty white cone-shaped flowers in the spring. Skip laurel and cherry laurel are two popular evergreen shrubs often … 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
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
At some point, every gardener has to move a favorite perennial or shrub that is in the wrong spot. Transplanting azaleas is no different. You’re in luck if it’s an azalea because their roots are shallow, making them easy to dig up, and they bounce back quickly after the stress of moving. Even mature azaleas … Read more
With its vibrant reddish-purple foliage that resembles billowing clouds of smoke, it’s no wonder the Royal Purple smoke bush (Cotinus coggygria ‘Royal Purple’) has become a beloved ornamental shrub. To cultivate this eye-catching plant successfully, it’s helpful to know what to expect in terms of its growth rate and habits. An Overview of Royal Purple … Read more