Ware And Tare

While the suggestions that follow are geared towards people living in Florida or other areas where the plants and trees mentioned can grow, the general idea can be implemented with other durable trees and plants as well.To begin, you need to know first...

In awareness of National Invasive Species Week earlier this month, I thought I would discuss some species I have personal experience with that most don't normally think of as invasive, but certainly are in my garden.

This article serves as an introduction to date palms and the varieties of dates available. Date palms were probably the first trees cultivated for their food. These are exceptionally large, soft and incredibly sweet dates (to me, a bit too sweet) and...

When you enter a public rose garden laid out in neat patterns, it can be a thing of beauty. Spend some time and get pieces that you really want to have in your garden. Find your space and make it work for you.

For this reason, the plants and trees you choose as the foundation of your landscape plan should be those that can weather most storms. Will your trees and plants still be there, a bit tattered but none the worse for wear, or will you find utter chaos...

Yellow fall color can be striking on a sunny day. In Africa, yellow is often seen in national flags. Yellow flowers are easy to incorporate. Color researchers believe that yellow increases self-esteem and strengthens overall health and well-being.

As a gardener, I dread the day that he makes his first appearance. I pictured him as a slight little elf, all dressed in white and blue, who traveled with a magic paintbrush. You can see more of his work at:The following pictures were available for use...

White in the garden can evoke many opinions. White light is a combination of all visible colors. For the Cherokee, white is the color of the south and this is perhaps in reference to the white-hot summer sun.To be lily-livered is to be a coward.

If the shrub does not seem to be thriving, the application of a general fertilizer such as 5-10-5, at manufacturer's recommended level, can be added in spring. If the plant is grown primarily for its flowers, then the general rule is to prune spring-flowering...

Writing about broom is like opening a hornet's nest. The ones I knew were a golden yellow and looked very much like a sweet pea. It was said the plant could ward off witches! With a story like that, you can imagine just how interesting the plant became...

In fact, there are still blue porch ceilings to this day and while they may or may not deter insects or evil spirits, they are definitely calming and lovely.is an American Southern folk tradition.

All Encephalartos sepces are considered endangered (though some are actually not currently threatened) making the struggle of collecting them that much more costly and difficult. The following is a brief overview of most of the more common and some of...

Linda gives the reader clear instructions and even anecdotal stories on many of the recipes.There are chapters on canning basics, suggested equipment, safety tips and a thorough discussion of competing in local and state fairs.A troubleshooting section...

Amelanchiers are a group of large shrubs and small trees that are quite versatile in the landscape. ‘Sprizam' (aka ‘Spring Glory') has a compact habit and notable fall colour.‘Trazam' (aka ‘Tradition') is one of the best for training as a single-stemmed...

I loved the trees, and through tears I begged my dad to keep both, promising I would keep the persimmons picked up, I would never make a persimmon slide again, and I would polish his shoes every night.

Callling a MahoniaThree very different specimens, but all "evergreen." These and other choice cultivars will spark up a humdrum landscape and provide beautiful clippings for wintertime displays in the home.Thank you, DG subscribers plantfreak78 and Catmint20906...

Please be aware that this species s invasive in southern forests-seeWell, I've done it again: added more shrubs to my wish list after researching them. I can attest to the powerful fragrance pumped out by the pale yellow, bell-shaped blooms.

This shrub has one exquisite quality: it blooms in the cold of winter with a delectable, summery fragrance. Plant lover Lucile Whitman ofGive this shrub average soil and a full to part sun exposure.

They are growing on a small bed and are constantly multiplying, so I need to "weed" them every summer, after the fruits are over.Strawberries begin to ripen by the end of May and continue into June here in Romania, which is also our rainyseason.

It will be twisted and bent. Cars had their windows down, and the occupants were enjoying the show, and the warm Spring air.Dogwood bark was also used as a mange treatment for dogs.

It stands out in containers and flower beds alike. The do not require a great deal of water and will grow in either slightly soggy or dry soil.All photos are courtesy of Wikipedia and public domain.

We'd then head home where Mom would make jelly and jam, or simply wash and freeze our harvest (Editor's Note: This article was originally published on August 19, 2007. I remember as a child, summertime was the time that we all packed up in the car and...

Thankfully, the generations alive today are regreening Tulsa's streets and parks so many generations of tomorrow will enjoy the benefits.Thank you for reading this article. The dramatic noises were large limbs and whole trees breaking and falling through...

Trees usually out live dogs so... No, giving them space won't turn them into a wolf, but it will be fun to see their antics when presented with a more natural state!Before we get started let's first take a look at what you may have right now.If this sounds...

There is already a massive wealth of information (almost too much) you ‘ordinary' plant lovers can tap into to help in finding your answers.But for the oddball that likes oddball plants, like I do, then this article is for you.If you are reading this...

There is also Dogwood Winter, Locust Winter, Whippoorwill Winter, Redbud Winter and even Linsey-Woolsey Britches Winter. In some areas,occur at the same time, while those living two or three states away may experience two distinct, separate cold snaps.According...

If you live in the continental United States, this flower grows in your state! It was brought to North America by early European settlers as a medicinal herb. (Tatting is the all-but-lost art of making lace by hand.) The beautiful white lace she was tatting...