AMERICAN GARDENER

Overview The aloe vera plant is a succulent plant species from the genus aloe. Native to the African continent, aloes grow wild in tropical and subtropical climates all over the world, including high elevations, coastal areas, deserts and grasslands. These attractive succulents also grow in both perennial gardens and as potted plants. Aloes produce a … Read more

Overview Junipers (Juniperus spp.) are small evergreen trees or bushes that are members of the cypress family. Some species are also referred to as cedars. Junipers are one of the hardiest, most versatile and drought-tolerant shrubs. They are conifers with prickly young foliage that becomes flatter and softer with age. Characterized by columnar or conical … Read more

A Cypress tree is any tree belonging to the family Cupressaceae, though not every tree in this family bears the name cypress in its common name. Found throughout the world with species native to almost every continent, cypress trees make an attractive addition to any landscape. With more than 25 genera and nearly 130 species, … Read more

Overview A spruce is a tree of the genus Picea a genus of about 35 species of coniferous evergreen trees in the family Pinaceae, found in the northern temperate and boreal (taiga) regions of the Earth. They are generally large trees, from about 20–60 m (about 60–200 ft) tall when mature, and have whorled branches and conical form. Spruce trees’ most distinguishing feature, however, is sharp, stiff needles sprouting from … Read more

Overview This class of fruits includes lemons, limes, oranges and grapefruit, as well as many more hybrids and varieties. Fruits in the citrus family grow on evergreen trees or shrubs. They have fairly thick skins and pulpy flesh that’s divided into segments. The peel, or rind, of the fruits is leathery and studded with oil … Read more

Decorative perennial grasses, commonly referred to as ornamental grasses, are prized in the home landscape because they are a low-maintenance plant option that adds color and texture to borders, gardens and screens. They also attract beneficial insects and birds. Unlike turf grass, ornamental grasses grow in clumps or bunches, and do not usually creep outward … Read more

Overview Planting shrubs is an easy way to keep your landscape in order. As shaped hedges or borders, shrubs can accentuate focal points, act as natural borders to your property, or decorate the lawn with beautiful flowers and attractive foliage. In addition to providing year-round greenery, top-performing shrubs are low-maintenance. They require little water once … Read more

List Of Animals That Start With U Uakari Ugandan Kob Uinta Chipmunk Uinta Ground Squirrel Uguisu Urial Ulysses Butterfly Umbrellabird Unadorned Rock Wallaby Underwood’s Long-Tongued Bat Unicorn Crestfish Unstriped Ground Squirrel Ural Field Mouse Uromastyx benti Utah Prairie Dog Urchin Upupa epops Uromastyx aegyptia Uromastyx maliensis Unau Urubu Umbrette Animals That Start With U With … Read more

Overview Native to Australia, bottlebrush plants are a group of approximately 50 evergreen bushes that get their name because the bristled flowers they produce resemble the kind of brush used to clean the inside of a baby’s bottle. The plants feature cylindrical, bushy-stamened flowers in a range of red, yellow or pink which appears brighter … Read more

Below is an alphabetical list of animals that start with X. These animals are found all over the world, which is one of the many things that makes them all so unique. Each animal has an interesting fact to go with it. Birds That Start With X Xantus’s hummingbird– is a medium-sized hummingbird endemic to the Baja California … Read more