Trees

Poplar trees are tall deciduous trees valued for ornament, shelter belts, pulp and wood, and include cottonwood and aspen. Poplar trees produce bright green leaves. In the fall the leaves sometimes take on a bright yellow or gold color. The flowers of the poplar are yellowish catakins that form on the tree in the spring before … Read more

The genus Fraxinus, a family of deciduous trees, includes the olive and the ash tree. The trees primarily grow in the northern hemisphere, and 18 ash species are found in the United States. Five predominate the market for lumber cuts and ornamental tree plantings. Most ash trees are small to medium in height, although some … Read more

Dragon fruit, also known as Pitaya or Pitahaya, is a member of the cactus family, and is botanically found in two separate genera: Hylocereus and Selenicereus. However, the most commonly cultivated varieties are in the genus, Hylocereus, including the white-fleshed fruit, Hylocereus undatus. The Dragon fruit plant has also been nicknamed Belle of the Night, … Read more

To further group trees into distinctive categories, they are classified as either hardwood or softwood. Softwood trees are usually those that produce needles, such as pine trees. These trees are evergreen, keeping their foliage throughout the winter months. On the other hand, hardwood trees are typically deciduous, dropping their leaves during the fall and winter … Read more

Weeping trees are trees characterized by soft, limp twigs. This characterization may lead to a bent crown and pendulous branches that can cascade to the ground. While weepyness occurs in nature, most weeping trees are cultivars. Because of their shape, weeping trees are popular in landscaping; generally they need a lot of space and are solitary so that their effect … Read more

Overview A typical flower has four main parts or whorls referred to as the calyx, corolla, androecium, and gynoecium. The outermost whorl of the flower has green, leafy structures known as sepals. The sepals, collectively called the calyx, help to protect the unopened bud. The second whorl is comprised of petals, usually, brightly colored and … Read more

Overview Roses use a large amount of nutrients, especially repeat-blooming varieties so that they require supplemental fertilizer for optimum growth. Rose plants need different amounts of nutrients depending on the soil in which they are planted. They require all the three primary nutrients contained in a complete fertilizer-Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. There are two types … Read more

Overview Hydrangeas are popular shrubs with colorful flowers that bloom throughout summer and into fall. They usually bloom in shades of blue, purple and pink with some sections in white, green or red. Most hydrangea bushes are easy to grow in Zones 3-4 and prefer partial shade. All varieties of hydrangeas require fertilizer application for … Read more