The joys of growing orange trees (Citrus sinensis) are many. The glossy-leaved evergreen trees bear fragrant, white waxy flowers in spring, followed by tasty ornamental orange vegetables. Orange trees develop outside in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10…
Hundreds of varieties of crabapples are developed for their lovely spring blooms, brilliant fruit or fall color. The Adams crabapple (Malus “Adams”) is among the best all-season crabapples. The leaf is red when it emerges, turns green in the summertime,…
Where other grapes can not take the heat and heat, muscadine grapes (Vitis rotundifolia) flourish in the hot and humid climate of their native southeastern United States. They grow best in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zone warmer and…
Not only does a focused and appealing “curb appeal” raise the value of your home, it creates a welcoming atmosphere too. Natural elements, like trees and plants, and hardscape elements, like trails, flower pots and garden accents, function together to…
Bred at Florist Holland BV, the Landscape series of gerbera (gerbera jamesonii) is a cross between gerberas grown for cut flowers along with the hexagonal selection. Long-lasting blooms on plants that grow well indoors or out, only a dozen varieties…
Ficus trees (Ficus spp.) Range from soaring giants to smaller, graceful trees often grown as houseplants. Also called fig trees, they are often grown in containers or pots. This is especially true of the species known as F. benjamina, or…
Use a garden fountain to turn your outdoor space to a tranquil oasis, together with the sound of trickling water drowning from the often-distracting sounds of passing traffic and area activities. A fountain can create a statement by itself, but…
Hot peppers (Capsicum annuum) include warmth to your own cooking and decorate your house with their glowing fruits. Getting the very small seeds to germinate can be challenging, but once they start sprouting, they are comparatively easy to maintain. Select…
Known for its aromatic flowers which adorn the landscape before the leaves appear in spring, a lily tree (Magnolia denudata), also referred to as yulan magnolia, grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 9. To prosper,…
Tomatoes are one of America’s favourite garden plants to get their sweet, varied fruits. Although tomatoes are fairly simple to care for once you’ve got a little experience with them, they can be hard for beginning gardeners. There are many…