Tree & Shrub Basics
What's the difference between trees and shrubs? What is a sub-shrub? A catkin? A dripline? Learn the answers to these questions and more with these articles on the basics of trees and shrubs.
Difference Between Shrubs and Bushes - What Do You Think is the Diffe…
How do you define the difference between shrubs and bushes?
How do you define the difference between shrubs and bushes?
What is the Difference Between Shrubs and Bushes?
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between shrubs and bushes? Surprisingly, the answer is "Not much."
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between shrubs and bushes? Surprisingly, the answer is "Not much."
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Find out what's new by following the About.com Home and Garden Guides on Twitter, a social microblogging site.
Find out what's new by following the About.com Home and Garden Guides on Twitter, a social microblogging site.
World Hardiness Zones
Many plant profiles and guides are written with the United States of America's hardiness zones in mind. Use these maps from around the world to determine what USDA zone your country falls under.
Many plant profiles and guides are written with the United States of America's hardiness zones in mind. Use these maps from around the world to determine what USDA zone your country falls under.
Tree and Shrub Catalogs
Why should you order from a catalog instead of just heading over to your local nursery? Selection. Many nurseries are only able to stock a certain number of varieties of trees and shrubs due to the cost of retail space. Tree and shrub catalogs present a whole new world of choices. It's also convenient if you want to just shop from home.
Why should you order from a catalog instead of just heading over to your local nursery? Selection. Many nurseries are only able to stock a certain number of varieties of trees and shrubs due to the cost of retail space. Tree and shrub catalogs present a whole new world of choices. It's also convenient if you want to just shop from home.
Winter Tree Care
Winter is a time of rest and renewal for your trees. There are still tasks you can do during this time.
Winter is a time of rest and renewal for your trees. There are still tasks you can do during this time.
Summer Tree Care
Summer can be a stressful time for trees due to the heat and possible droughts. Make sure you are watching them diligently for signs of trouble.
Summer can be a stressful time for trees due to the heat and possible droughts. Make sure you are watching them diligently for signs of trouble.
Winter Shrub Care
Winter is a quieter time for shrubs. In most regions, they are in a dormant state. There is still some care you can provide, though.
Winter is a quieter time for shrubs. In most regions, they are in a dormant state. There is still some care you can provide, though.
Fall Shrub Care
Fall is the time to prepare shrubs for the upcoming winter. You can also plant now, using the cool temperatures and rainfall to your advantage.
Fall is the time to prepare shrubs for the upcoming winter. You can also plant now, using the cool temperatures and rainfall to your advantage.
Fall Tree Care
The gardening season isn't over once fall arrives, especially when it comes to trees. It's an excellent time to plant trees. Many fruits and nuts are ripening now. It's also important to start preparing for winter.
The gardening season isn't over once fall arrives, especially when it comes to trees. It's an excellent time to plant trees. Many fruits and nuts are ripening now. It's also important to start preparing for winter.
The Difference Between Trees and Shrubs
As you look at the trees and shrubs around you, you may begin to wonder about the differences between the two. When is a plant a tree or shrub? At what size is it a shrub? A tree?
As you look at the trees and shrubs around you, you may begin to wonder about the differences between the two. When is a plant a tree or shrub? At what size is it a shrub? A tree?
What is a Subshrub?
You may have heard the word "subshrub" used to identify certain plants. Just what are subshrubs though?
You may have heard the word "subshrub" used to identify certain plants. Just what are subshrubs though?
Find Your USDA Zone
One of the most important steps in choosing plants is making sure it is suited to your climate. Find your USDA zone using these state maps. You can then choose plants that are suggested for that USDA zone. Just click on the picture to see the full size map.
One of the most important steps in choosing plants is making sure it is suited to your climate. Find your USDA zone using these state maps. You can then choose plants that are suggested for that USDA zone. Just click on the picture to see the full size map.
Tree Shapes
An image gallery depicting the typical tree shapes you may find in a landscape.
An image gallery depicting the typical tree shapes you may find in a landscape.