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The USA is home to several wild raspberry species (Rubus spp.) . These resilient, tenacious natives length the nation from Alaska to its southern edge. Depending on species, wild raspberries can be hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zone 1 through 11. To efficiently rid your property of unwanted wild strawberries, comprehend how…
Nothing looks more pitiful than a newly planted bare-root rose standing like a skeleton from the backyard, its slender, naked stems clacking together at the end. But finally, winter spring and passes has its own way with the world again. A healthy, properly implanted bare-root rose will switch back into development mode as the days…
A garden may be a serene tapestry of shades of green, white and complementary purple when it is implanted with hostas (Hosta spp.) , also called plantain lilies. Hostas are acceptable for gardens and landscapes in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 9 and in cooler regions of greater zones. The plants…
The expression sunflower (Helianthus annuus) generally conjures up images of towering plants with dinner-plate-size heads, bright yellow petals and dark centers. These yearly sunflowers work well in the backs of gardens or as a privacy screen. New varieties of sunflowers produce numerous blooms on branching stalks and comprise a range of colors — from conventional…
Hanging flower baskets provide beautiful blossoms at eye level, but they also create watering woes. You might dutifully try hand-watering, but any excess spills onto the ground and might damage your own porch or patio area with constant puddles. Drip irrigation is an efficient alternative for watering hanging flower baskets, particularly in the event you’ve…
Add bright splashes of colour to window boxes, patio planters and garden beds using gerbera daisies (Gerbera jamesonii). A part of the Asteraceae plant family and related to sunflowers, gerbera daisies are indigenous to Southern Africa. The 4-inch-round flowers bloom in shades of red, purple, purple, orange and white and resemble a large daisy. This…
Using native shrubs with red berries has quite a few advantages. Berries are ornamental in the landscape, attracting birds and wildlife. As natives, they are often drought-tolerant or ready to withstand other local ecological problems. They cut down on mandatory maintenance once established. Choose evergreen shrubs to offer constant cover and a year-long presence in…
Ponds present the gardener with a number of growing conditions in a small area. Like many water features, shrubs located near the pond are exposed to lots of water and damp growing conditions. Plants adapted to drier states suffer from root rot and lack of soil air when planted near water features. The best shrubs…
The crabapple tree belongs to the Rosaceae family and also the Malus genus. This hardy tree thrives at the moderate winters of a Mediterranean climate, in addition to climates with ulcerative colitis, like U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zone 4. Many people add crabapples for their garden landscape for their showy, four-season displays. Understanding…
Root vegetables are especially popular in winter because of their maintaining ability and that their flavor improves over time. A root vegetable is one in which the taproot is the creamy vegetable part of the plant, even though the tops of some root vegetables can also be eaten. Brightly coloured root vegetables are filled with…