Trees & Shrubs: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
12 Species of Maple Trees
One of the most familiar genera of trees is maple (Acer). These trees and shrubs are famous for their fall colors and delicious syrup.
One of the most familiar genera of trees is maple (Acer). These trees and shrubs are famous for their fall colors and delicious syrup.
Purple Leaf Sand Cherry
Purple leaf sand cherry features white or pink flowers and purple leaves.
Purple leaf sand cherry features white or pink flowers and purple leaves.
Angel's Trumpet
The angel's trumpet features gorgeous trumpet-shaped blooms which will create a beautiful focal point for your tropical garden.
The angel's trumpet features gorgeous trumpet-shaped blooms which will create a beautiful focal point for your tropical garden.
Tri Color Beech
Tri Color Beech is a striking tree that you won't soon forget. It is often used as a specimen tree due to its variegated leaves that may come in many shades of green, pink, and white. They later turn copper in the fall.
Tri Color Beech is a striking tree that you won't soon forget. It is often used as a specimen tree due to its variegated leaves that may come in many shades of green, pink, and white. They later turn copper in the fall.
How To Prune Lavender
Lavender is a fun plant to prune, and a forgiving one. The key is to know that the plant tries to form weak wood at its center, and to slow down this process. this article tells you how and when to prune heavily to keep your plant alive and flowering its heaviest for as many years as possible.
Lavender is a fun plant to prune, and a forgiving one. The key is to know that the plant tries to form weak wood at its center, and to slow down this process. this article tells you how and when to prune heavily to keep your plant alive and flowering its heaviest for as many years as possible.
Purple Leaf Plum
One of the most popular plants featuring reddish-purple leaves is the purple leaf plum. Learn more about planting one in your garden.
One of the most popular plants featuring reddish-purple leaves is the purple leaf plum. Learn more about planting one in your garden.
Willow Trees & Shrubs
Willow trees and shrubs are filed in the Salix genus. These plants do best in moist soil. Meet 12 species of willow trees and shrubs.
Willow trees and shrubs are filed in the Salix genus. These plants do best in moist soil. Meet 12 species of willow trees and shrubs.
Purple Smoke Bush
Purple smoke bush is often used as a garden specimen due to the purple-pink plumes and the purple leaves on some cultivars. It is highly drought tolerant.
Purple smoke bush is often used as a garden specimen due to the purple-pink plumes and the purple leaves on some cultivars. It is highly drought tolerant.
Purple Leaves
Purple leaves on trees and shrubs are a great way to add a distinctive color to the garden.
Purple leaves on trees and shrubs are a great way to add a distinctive color to the garden.
40 Pine Trees From Around the
Pine trees are evergreen conifers that are in the Pinus genus. Learn about 40 different species.
Pine trees are evergreen conifers that are in the Pinus genus. Learn about 40 different species.
Dogwood Trees, Shrubs and Subshrubs
Dogwoods are a great choice for the home landscape. They offer splashes of color in every season. Learn more about 12 species of dogwood trees, shrubs and subshrubs.
Dogwoods are a great choice for the home landscape. They offer splashes of color in every season. Learn more about 12 species of dogwood trees, shrubs and subshrubs.
12 Species of Spruce Trees and
Spruce trees are evergreen conifers that are given the genus name of Picea.
Spruce trees are evergreen conifers that are given the genus name of Picea.
12 Species of Gum Trees
Many species in Angophora, Corymbia and Eucalyptus may be called a gum tree. Learn more about these (usually) Australian natives.
Many species in Angophora, Corymbia and Eucalyptus may be called a gum tree. Learn more about these (usually) Australian natives.
Jacaranda
For a gorgeous tree with purple flowers, choose the jacaranda.
For a gorgeous tree with purple flowers, choose the jacaranda.
How To Prune and Train Climbing Roses
Climbing roses can cover anything. This article will show you how to select main stems and tie them to a trellis or wall to make a huge summer impact in tough places in your garden.
Climbing roses can cover anything. This article will show you how to select main stems and tie them to a trellis or wall to make a huge summer impact in tough places in your garden.
12 Species of Ash Trees
Ash trees (Fraxinus spp.) can be used as shade, lawn and street trees. They feature opposite branching and compound leaves.
Ash trees (Fraxinus spp.) can be used as shade, lawn and street trees. They feature opposite branching and compound leaves.
Shrubs for Part Shade and Full Shade Areas
These shrubs can grow in part shade at least, and some can grow in full shade.
These shrubs can grow in part shade at least, and some can grow in full shade.
Rose of Sharon
If you like the look of hibiscus but live in a cooler region, choose the rose of Sharon.
If you like the look of hibiscus but live in a cooler region, choose the rose of Sharon.
12 Species of Juniper Trees an
Take a tour of 12 species of juniper trees and shrubs that you can find around the world.
Take a tour of 12 species of juniper trees and shrubs that you can find around the world.
Holly Trees and Shrubs
Add color to your landscape with holly trees and shrubs. They are often evergreen and feature fruit that stays on in winter.
Add color to your landscape with holly trees and shrubs. They are often evergreen and feature fruit that stays on in winter.
Star Jasmine
For an intense jasmine-like smell and beautiful white flowers, plant the star jasmine.
For an intense jasmine-like smell and beautiful white flowers, plant the star jasmine.
Make My Soil More Acidic
There are ways available to make your soil more acidic if needed.
There are ways available to make your soil more acidic if needed.
Weeping Trees
See pictures and basic growing facts for 18 weeping trees.
See pictures and basic growing facts for 18 weeping trees.
Types of Lavender and How To Prune Them
In this guide to pruning lavenders, popular varieties of lavender are listed and matched up to their identifying type of flower spike, with a brief strategy given for pruning each popular type.
In this guide to pruning lavenders, popular varieties of lavender are listed and matched up to their identifying type of flower spike, with a brief strategy given for pruning each popular type.
Growing the Amur Maple - Acer ginnala
Is the Amur maple the right choice for your landscape? Learn more in this growing profile.
Is the Amur maple the right choice for your landscape? Learn more in this growing profile.
Tulip Tree
The tulip tree can be used to provide shade in your garden. It has uniquely shaped leaves and flowers with interesting coloring.
The tulip tree can be used to provide shade in your garden. It has uniquely shaped leaves and flowers with interesting coloring.
12 Birch Trees and Shrubs
Birch trees belong to the genus Betula. Their beautiful bark and leaves make them a common choice for the landscape. This list features 12 birch trees and shrubs.
Birch trees belong to the genus Betula. Their beautiful bark and leaves make them a common choice for the landscape. This list features 12 birch trees and shrubs.
Can You Grow Apples From Seeds
Can you grow apples from seeds? The short answer is yes. The more important question is whether you would want to grow apples from seeds.
Can you grow apples from seeds? The short answer is yes. The more important question is whether you would want to grow apples from seeds.
Fir Trees
Many Christmas trees are chosen from the fir tree genus, Abies. Meet 12 species of these conifers.
Many Christmas trees are chosen from the fir tree genus, Abies. Meet 12 species of these conifers.
Princess Flower - T.urvilleana
A native of Brazil, princess flower (Tibouchina urvilleana) is a glorious addition to tropical and sub-tropical gardens. Its large purple flowers and soft hairy leaves add interest and a burst of color to any landscape. Also can be used as an indoor container plant in cooler regions, if full light and warmth is provided.
A native of Brazil, princess flower (Tibouchina urvilleana) is a glorious addition to tropical and sub-tropical gardens. Its large purple flowers and soft hairy leaves add interest and a burst of color to any landscape. Also can be used as an indoor container plant in cooler regions, if full light and warmth is provided.
Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar
Learn more about how to grow the weeping blue Atlas cedar.
Learn more about how to grow the weeping blue Atlas cedar.
Cape Honeysuckle
Set your tropical garden ablaze by planting a cape honeysuckle. Learn some of the basic growing requirements for this shrub.
Set your tropical garden ablaze by planting a cape honeysuckle. Learn some of the basic growing requirements for this shrub.
Japanese Maple
The Japanese maple is a small tree that will fit into almost any yard. They are prized for their striking leaves. Japanese maple trees are often used for bonsai and in Japanese gardens.
The Japanese maple is a small tree that will fit into almost any yard. They are prized for their striking leaves. Japanese maple trees are often used for bonsai and in Japanese gardens.
Alaska State Flower - Forget-Me-Nots
The forget-me-not (Myosotis alpestris subsp. asiatica) is the official state flower of Alaska
The forget-me-not (Myosotis alpestris subsp. asiatica) is the official state flower of Alaska
Banana Tree
Learn how to grow the tropical banana tree in your own yard.
Learn how to grow the tropical banana tree in your own yard.
Common Lilac
Perfume will fill the air in your garden if you plant the common lilac. Learn more about growing these shrubs.
Perfume will fill the air in your garden if you plant the common lilac. Learn more about growing these shrubs.
9 Species of Fig Trees
Fig trees are tropical (for the most part) and belong to the Ficus genus. Learn about some of these fascinating species.
Fig trees are tropical (for the most part) and belong to the Ficus genus. Learn about some of these fascinating species.
What is the Difference Between
: What is the Difference Between Shrubs and Bushes? : Not much. As far as horticulture is concerned,
: What is the Difference Between Shrubs and Bushes? : Not much. As far as horticulture is concerned,
Before You Plant - What Trees
Trees and shrubs can evoke many memories and emotions. Whether you remember the joy of picking nectarines, the heady aroma of blooming lilacs, or a swing in a majestic oak, trees and shrubs affect us all. With careful consideration of the following steps, you can choose the right ones for your location and avoid frustrations and financial losses.
Trees and shrubs can evoke many memories and emotions. Whether you remember the joy of picking nectarines, the heady aroma of blooming lilacs, or a swing in a majestic oak, trees and shrubs affect us all. With careful consideration of the following steps, you can choose the right ones for your location and avoid frustrations and financial losses.
Magnolia Trees and Shrubs
Meet 12 species of the beautiful Magnolia genus.
Meet 12 species of the beautiful Magnolia genus.
Flower Parts Diagram
Learn the flower parts with this handy diagram.
Learn the flower parts with this handy diagram.
10 Trees For Hummingbirds
These ten trees will help attract hummingbirds to your garden. These inquisitive little birds zip around from flower to flower in search of nectar.
These ten trees will help attract hummingbirds to your garden. These inquisitive little birds zip around from flower to flower in search of nectar.
How to Prune Knock Out Roses and Other Shrub Rose Bushes
Shrubs roses are the most varied group, but are still less complex to prune than hybrid teas. The Knock Out roses are included in the shrub roses. There are three types based on how much they grow and how much they need to be cut back. This article will help you know how to categorize and tackle your shrub rose.
Shrubs roses are the most varied group, but are still less complex to prune than hybrid teas. The Knock Out roses are included in the shrub roses. There are three types based on how much they grow and how much they need to be cut back. This article will help you know how to categorize and tackle your shrub rose.
Weeping Willow
One common weeping tree is the weeping willow. Learn more about growing this in your garden
One common weeping tree is the weeping willow. Learn more about growing this in your garden
Pomegranate - Punica granatum
Pomegranate shrubs are one of the easiest fruits to keep, since they are usually not affected by many pests or diseases. The fruits are full of antioxidants and thought to have many health benefits.
Pomegranate shrubs are one of the easiest fruits to keep, since they are usually not affected by many pests or diseases. The fruits are full of antioxidants and thought to have many health benefits.
How To Recognize Dead Wood
Recognizing dead wood is the first step to good pruning. Use these tips to recognize dead wood in your shrubs and trees quickly and efficiently so you can practice good pruning even in winter.
Recognizing dead wood is the first step to good pruning. Use these tips to recognize dead wood in your shrubs and trees quickly and efficiently so you can practice good pruning even in winter.
Indian Hawthorn - Rhaphiolepis indica
This small evergreen shrub works well for both residential and commercial landscapes.
This small evergreen shrub works well for both residential and commercial landscapes.
Find Your USDA Zone
Here are the maps for the new 2012 USDA Hardiness Zones. Find yours so you can pick plants suited to your location.
Here are the maps for the new 2012 USDA Hardiness Zones. Find yours so you can pick plants suited to your location.
The Difference Between Trees a
Have you ever wondered how you can know if a plant is a tree or a shrub? Find out here.
Have you ever wondered how you can know if a plant is a tree or a shrub? Find out here.
Plant Nodes and Internodes
Plant nodes and the internodes that connect them are critical parts of all plants that gardeners need to know about for pruning and grafting. Learn why nodes are important, and figure out how to find these parts of the plant on your own.
Plant nodes and the internodes that connect them are critical parts of all plants that gardeners need to know about for pruning and grafting. Learn why nodes are important, and figure out how to find these parts of the plant on your own.
4 Ways to Control Plant Suckers
With proper planting, moderate pruning, and some simple aftercare, you too can prevent those pesky plant suckers!
With proper planting, moderate pruning, and some simple aftercare, you too can prevent those pesky plant suckers!
Viburnum
Viburnums are handsome shrubs and small trees that produce lovely flowers. Learn more about 12 of these species.
Viburnums are handsome shrubs and small trees that produce lovely flowers. Learn more about 12 of these species.
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.
Contorted Filbert
The contorted filbert is a specimen shrub with twisting branches and yellow catkins.
The contorted filbert is a specimen shrub with twisting branches and yellow catkins.
Linden Trees
For a tree with heart shaped leaves, choose one of the linden tree species.
For a tree with heart shaped leaves, choose one of the linden tree species.
Paperbark Maple
For a smaller tree with beautiful bark, choose the paperbark maple (Acer griseum).
For a smaller tree with beautiful bark, choose the paperbark maple (Acer griseum).
What Are Suckers?
Suckers are extra mouths for your plant to feed, wastes of energy you usually don’t want that grow from your tree or shrub’s roots. Learn how to recognize, understand, and handle them here.
Suckers are extra mouths for your plant to feed, wastes of energy you usually don’t want that grow from your tree or shrub’s roots. Learn how to recognize, understand, and handle them here.
Jasmine Shrubs and Vines
Enjoy the glorious scent that jasmine shrubs and vines produce when you plant one of these species.
Enjoy the glorious scent that jasmine shrubs and vines produce when you plant one of these species.
Dawn Redwood
Dawn Redwood is a curious tree. It is one of only a few deciduous conifers. Dawn redwood is a large, fast growing tree, so make sure it will fit in your location.
Dawn Redwood is a curious tree. It is one of only a few deciduous conifers. Dawn redwood is a large, fast growing tree, so make sure it will fit in your location.
Bearberry
Bearberry is a small evergreen shrub often used as a groundcover. It is an excellent choice to provide winter interest with the tiny leaves that turn bronze in the fall, and the small red berries that last until spring. Bearberry is also useful for drought and salt-tolerant landscapes.
Bearberry is a small evergreen shrub often used as a groundcover. It is an excellent choice to provide winter interest with the tiny leaves that turn bronze in the fall, and the small red berries that last until spring. Bearberry is also useful for drought and salt-tolerant landscapes.
Hardy Banana Trees
Hardy bananas allow you to add banana trees to your temperate garden.
Hardy bananas allow you to add banana trees to your temperate garden.
Tropical Fruit Photo Gallery
A whimsical photo journey through the wonderful world of tropical fruits. From açaí to tamarind, there's sure to be a fruit for everyone.
A whimsical photo journey through the wonderful world of tropical fruits. From açaí to tamarind, there's sure to be a fruit for everyone.
River Birch
The river birch is a beautiful choice for a landscape tree. The red peeling bark and multiple trunks will serve as a focal point in the garden.
The river birch is a beautiful choice for a landscape tree. The red peeling bark and multiple trunks will serve as a focal point in the garden.
Ninebark
Ninebark is a real trooper; it can handle a wide variety of growing conditions with gusto.
Ninebark is a real trooper; it can handle a wide variety of growing conditions with gusto.
Citrus Photo Gallery
See pictures and facts for 16 common citrus fruits.
See pictures and facts for 16 common citrus fruits.
Ginkgo Biloba
Overview of Ginkgo biloba: Ginkgo biloba is sometimes called a "fossil tree" since it is the last of
Overview of Ginkgo biloba: Ginkgo biloba is sometimes called a "fossil tree" since it is the last of
Witch Hazel - H. Virginiana
Most people are familiar with witch hazel because of its use in skin care as an astringent. It is a large shrub that is noteworthy for being one of the last species to flower. Witch hazel also adds winter interest with leaves that turn yellow in the fall, and is moderately drought tolerant.
Most people are familiar with witch hazel because of its use in skin care as an astringent. It is a large shrub that is noteworthy for being one of the last species to flower. Witch hazel also adds winter interest with leaves that turn yellow in the fall, and is moderately drought tolerant.
Guanabana
Guanabana is also called soursop. It is related to the cherimoya, custard apple, and sweetsop.
Guanabana is also called soursop. It is related to the cherimoya, custard apple, and sweetsop.
Red Maple
Many parts of the red maple are indeed red.
Many parts of the red maple are indeed red.
Fig Tree
The fig tree is one of the oldest cultivated fruit trees - over 5000 years.
The fig tree is one of the oldest cultivated fruit trees - over 5000 years.
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 open a whole new world of choices.
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 open a whole new world of choices.
Guava
Guava is one of the most commonly cultivated fruits in the world
Guava is one of the most commonly cultivated fruits in the world
Paper Bark Birch
Paper bark birch is a lovely medium-sized deciduous tree native to northern North America. The most distinctive characteristic of this tree is the white peeling bark.
Paper bark birch is a lovely medium-sized deciduous tree native to northern North America. The most distinctive characteristic of this tree is the white peeling bark.
Austrian Pine
The Austrian pine (Pinus nigra) is a hardy tree that is a survivor. Use this tree in your difficult landscape spots.
The Austrian pine (Pinus nigra) is a hardy tree that is a survivor. Use this tree in your difficult landscape spots.
World Hardiness Zones
Use these maps from around the world to determine what USDA zone your country falls under.
Use these maps from around the world to determine what USDA zone your country falls under.
Fruits With Seeds on Outside?
In the plant reproductive process, seeds form inside the ovary after pollination.There are some fruits where it appears that the seeds are carried on the outside, but this simply isn't true.
In the plant reproductive process, seeds form inside the ovary after pollination.There are some fruits where it appears that the seeds are carried on the outside, but this simply isn't true.
Blueberries - Vaccinium spp.
Latin Name: Vaccinium spp. There are many different species of blueberries. Common Names: Blueberries,
Latin Name: Vaccinium spp. There are many different species of blueberries. Common Names: Blueberries,
How To Prune Floribunda Roses
Your rose hedges and low filler rose bushes are floribunda roses. Pruning them is easy, as you can do almost all of it with the quick cuts of hedge shears. Learn how here.
Your rose hedges and low filler rose bushes are floribunda roses. Pruning them is easy, as you can do almost all of it with the quick cuts of hedge shears. Learn how here.
Marang
The marang is related to the breadfruit and jackfruit.
The marang is related to the breadfruit and jackfruit.
Heather Plant - Calluna vulgaris
Overview of the Heather Plant: Recreate a scene from Wuthering Heights by growing heather, the iconic
Overview of the Heather Plant: Recreate a scene from Wuthering Heights by growing heather, the iconic
Tree Surgery With Grafts: Repair Broken Trees
Do you need to repair a broken tree? For wounds to branches, bark, and roots of special trees that need repair, grafting can provide the answer. Here are three types and links to detailed, step by step, instructions.
Do you need to repair a broken tree? For wounds to branches, bark, and roots of special trees that need repair, grafting can provide the answer. Here are three types and links to detailed, step by step, instructions.
Mango
The mango is likely the most popular fruit in the world
The mango is likely the most popular fruit in the world
Papaya
Papaya comes in 2 kinds - Hawaiian and Mexican.
Papaya comes in 2 kinds - Hawaiian and Mexican.
Shrubby Cinquefoil - Potentilla fruticosa
The shrubby cinquefoil blooms in summer and offers flowers in shades of orange, pink, red, white and yellow.
The shrubby cinquefoil blooms in summer and offers flowers in shades of orange, pink, red, white and yellow.
New York State Flower - Rose
The state flower of New York is the rose.
The state flower of New York is the rose.
Plants vs. Zombies Walkthrough
Night rolls around in Plants vs. Zombies, bringing an entirely different set of plants into play.
Night rolls around in Plants vs. Zombies, bringing an entirely different set of plants into play.
Lychee
Lychee has a red skin that is easily removed, revealing white pulp inside.
Lychee has a red skin that is easily removed, revealing white pulp inside.
Prunus Trees and Shrubs
The purple leaf sand cherry is the result from crossing the Atropurpurea purple leaf plum and the sandcherry.
The purple leaf sand cherry is the result from crossing the Atropurpurea purple leaf plum and the sandcherry.
Elm Trees
Elm trees (Ulmus) are popular trees that have faced many problems due to Dutch elm disease. Learn more about 20 of these species, including ones that are resistant to this disease.
Elm trees (Ulmus) are popular trees that have faced many problems due to Dutch elm disease. Learn more about 20 of these species, including ones that are resistant to this disease.
Bird's Nest Spruce
A good dwarf conifer for your garden is the bird's nest spruce. Learn more about growing these shrubs here.
A good dwarf conifer for your garden is the bird's nest spruce. Learn more about growing these shrubs here.
Clematis Pruning
Pruning clematis vines means knowing when your plant blooms and how that affects when you should work. Clematis pruning doesn’t have to get you all tangled up: start with the general ideas and tips here, then move on to the step-by-step guide when it’s time to work.
Pruning clematis vines means knowing when your plant blooms and how that affects when you should work. Clematis pruning doesn’t have to get you all tangled up: start with the general ideas and tips here, then move on to the step-by-step guide when it’s time to work.
Do Bananas Have Seeds?
Have you every stopped to think and wonder if bananas have seeds? Learn how these trees reproduce.
Have you every stopped to think and wonder if bananas have seeds? Learn how these trees reproduce.
Ways to Get Rid of Beetles
Beetle infestations are very hard to control in trees and shrubs. Learn the few ways to get rid of them.
Beetle infestations are very hard to control in trees and shrubs. Learn the few ways to get rid of them.
Texas State Flower - Texas Bluebonnet
The state flower of texas is the Texas bluebonnet
The state flower of texas is the Texas bluebonnet
List of Grafted Plants
When you buy a plant, the seller usually won’t know if it has been grafted or not, leaving you to guess. This list of commonly grafted plants will help you guess.
When you buy a plant, the seller usually won’t know if it has been grafted or not, leaving you to guess. This list of commonly grafted plants will help you guess.
Scotch Pine - Pinus sylvestris
Scotch pine is one of the most common pine trees. This profile covers the basics you need to know if you want to plant one in your yard.
Scotch pine is one of the most common pine trees. This profile covers the basics you need to know if you want to plant one in your yard.
Bad Pruning: Limbing Up Evergreens Needlessly
We often limb-up street trees and other deciduous trees for clearance, but for evergreens this is a bad idea. This Bad Pruning Gallery feature tells you why it’s a bad idea and gives you alternatives.
We often limb-up street trees and other deciduous trees for clearance, but for evergreens this is a bad idea. This Bad Pruning Gallery feature tells you why it’s a bad idea and gives you alternatives.
Grosella
The grosella fruits are generally too sour to eat, but can be cooked
The grosella fruits are generally too sour to eat, but can be cooked
10 Shrubs for Zone 10
These 10 shrubs will work well for your garden in Zone 10.
These 10 shrubs will work well for your garden in Zone 10.
Orange Jasmine
Filling the air with a sweet smell like orange blossoms, orange jasmine is a welcome addition to any tropical garden. The white flowers are very attractive to bees, and the fruits are favored by birds.
Filling the air with a sweet smell like orange blossoms, orange jasmine is a welcome addition to any tropical garden. The white flowers are very attractive to bees, and the fruits are favored by birds.
Growing the Korean Fir
This small fir features striking purple cones.
This small fir features striking purple cones.
Louisiana State Flower - Magnolia
The state flower of Louisiana is the magnolia.
The state flower of Louisiana is the magnolia.
Jackfruit
The jackfruit is the largest edible tree fruit in the world
The jackfruit is the largest edible tree fruit in the world
Common Elderberry
It's not just a part of Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Learn more about growing the common elderberry.
It's not just a part of Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Learn more about growing the common elderberry.
The Pruning Rule of 1/3 for Shrubs
The “rule of one-third” in pruning is a limit to how much you should take off at one time. It’s also a goal you can boldly shoot for when thinning a shrub to give it good shape.
The “rule of one-third” in pruning is a limit to how much you should take off at one time. It’s also a goal you can boldly shoot for when thinning a shrub to give it good shape.
Rose Pruning Basics
This article covers the basics of rose pruning and is a jump-off point to articles with more detail and specific types of roses.
This article covers the basics of rose pruning and is a jump-off point to articles with more detail and specific types of roses.
What Does It Mean if a Tree Bleeds Sap?
Should you worry if your tree is bleeding sap? Learn which trees tend to bleed sap and if you need to do anything about it.
Should you worry if your tree is bleeding sap? Learn which trees tend to bleed sap and if you need to do anything about it.
Loquat
Loquats grow in clusters of 4-30 fruits.
Loquats grow in clusters of 4-30 fruits.
Weeping Bottlebrush
The weeping bottlebrush is a tropical beauty features red blooms that will bring hummingbirds to your garden.
The weeping bottlebrush is a tropical beauty features red blooms that will bring hummingbirds to your garden.
Find Nursery Recommendations For Your State
Click on the map to find nursery recommendations for your state. Submit your own to help out a fellow gardener!
Click on the map to find nursery recommendations for your state. Submit your own to help out a fellow gardener!
Mamey
The orange pulp of the mamey has a strong, pleasant smell and tastes like apricots or berries.
The orange pulp of the mamey has a strong, pleasant smell and tastes like apricots or berries.
Dioecious
Tree and Shrub Glossary - Definition of Dioecious
Tree and Shrub Glossary - Definition of Dioecious
Pruning Heavy Branches & Jump-Cutting
Pruning heavy branches is a different kind of pruning requiring two phases. Doing it wrong will hurt the plant. Pruning heavy branches the right way means making many cuts and a jump cut, which this article will show you how to do.
Pruning heavy branches is a different kind of pruning requiring two phases. Doing it wrong will hurt the plant. Pruning heavy branches the right way means making many cuts and a jump cut, which this article will show you how to do.
Cashew Apple
The cashew apple is not a true fruit. The actual fruit is the gray nut on top.
The cashew apple is not a true fruit. The actual fruit is the gray nut on top.
What Are Deciduous Conifers?
Deciduous conifers are unique trees that sport features of both deciduous and coniferous trees. Learn what characteristics they share here.
Deciduous conifers are unique trees that sport features of both deciduous and coniferous trees. Learn what characteristics they share here.
Set Up A Watering System
One of the essential keys to tree and shrub health is ensuring they get the water they need. You can make it easier for yourself if you install a watering system in your yard.
One of the essential keys to tree and shrub health is ensuring they get the water they need. You can make it easier for yourself if you install a watering system in your yard.
Grafting Glossary: Scion and Rootstock
When you graft, you always graft a scion to the top of a rootstock. A what to a what? This basic article explains the terms “scion,” “rootstock,” and why both are important.
When you graft, you always graft a scion to the top of a rootstock. A what to a what? This basic article explains the terms “scion,” “rootstock,” and why both are important.
How To Prune Hybrid Tea Roses
If you own a hybrid tea rose, lucky you! Pruning a hybrid tea is work for the mind and body that pays off with big flowers on long stem if you are bold enough to cut back hard enough and do the job right.
If you own a hybrid tea rose, lucky you! Pruning a hybrid tea is work for the mind and body that pays off with big flowers on long stem if you are bold enough to cut back hard enough and do the job right.
Star Apple
Star apples have a core that looks like a star when cut
Star apples have a core that looks like a star when cut
How To Use A Pole Saw
Using a pole saw is a must for the homeowner or gardener that needs to prune a large tree, or remove dead wood. The pole saw is a dangerous tool but can be used safely with discretion and a little guidance.
Using a pole saw is a must for the homeowner or gardener that needs to prune a large tree, or remove dead wood. The pole saw is a dangerous tool but can be used safely with discretion and a little guidance.
Passion Fruit
Passion Fruit has two varieties - purple and yellow. The yellow variety is called lilikoi in Hawaii.
Passion Fruit has two varieties - purple and yellow. The yellow variety is called lilikoi in Hawaii.
Natal Plum
Plant this tropical shrub for the edible fruit and starry flowers.
Plant this tropical shrub for the edible fruit and starry flowers.
Rose Apple
Rose apples are red and bell-shaped with white flesh
Rose apples are red and bell-shaped with white flesh
Silver Maple
The silver maple can be tapped for maple syrup, though the sugar maple is superior.
The silver maple can be tapped for maple syrup, though the sugar maple is superior.
Which Trees Have Opposite Branching?
Not many trees feature opposite branching, so this can be a key characteristic for identification. Learn which trees sport this type of branching.
Not many trees feature opposite branching, so this can be a key characteristic for identification. Learn which trees sport this type of branching.
Fringe Tree
A delightful sight to behold in spring is a fringe tree in bloom. The shrub is covered with white flowers that are fragrant. Learn more about the growing conditions needed for success.
A delightful sight to behold in spring is a fringe tree in bloom. The shrub is covered with white flowers that are fragrant. Learn more about the growing conditions needed for success.
Parrotia persica
For a small tree with a spectacular fall leaf palette, plant Parrotia persica.
For a small tree with a spectacular fall leaf palette, plant Parrotia persica.
Date Palm
Dates can be eaten fresh or made into pastes, juices and syrups
Dates can be eaten fresh or made into pastes, juices and syrups
Noni
Noni fruit is said to have many medicinal benefits
Noni fruit is said to have many medicinal benefits
Paperbark Cherry
Paperbark cherry is best known for its stunning bark. The dark coppery peeling bark is actually a plastic film! It works quite well for winter interest.
Paperbark cherry is best known for its stunning bark. The dark coppery peeling bark is actually a plastic film! It works quite well for winter interest.
Growing the Little Leaf Linden - Tilia cordata
The little leaf linden is an excellent urban tree that features a pleasing scent and attractive foliage.
The little leaf linden is an excellent urban tree that features a pleasing scent and attractive foliage.
Mangosteen
Latin Name: Garcinia mangostana Type: Tree Native to: Malay peninsula Fruit: The mangosteen is 1.33-3"
Latin Name: Garcinia mangostana Type: Tree Native to: Malay peninsula Fruit: The mangosteen is 1.33-3"
Does Chewing Gum Come From Gum Trees?
: Does Chewing Gum Come From Gum Trees? : Eucalyptus trees (which can come from either the Eucalyptus
: Does Chewing Gum Come From Gum Trees? : Eucalyptus trees (which can come from either the Eucalyptus
Controlling Spider Mites
Spider mites are a common garden pest both indoors and outdoors. Learn about the different ways that you can control spider mites.
Spider mites are a common garden pest both indoors and outdoors. Learn about the different ways that you can control spider mites.
Pomegranate
The pomegranate is a tasty fruit that is full of antioxidants
The pomegranate is a tasty fruit that is full of antioxidants
Sunset Hyssop
Learn the growing requirements and some design tips for using Agastache rupestris, sunset hyssop, in your garden.
Learn the growing requirements and some design tips for using Agastache rupestris, sunset hyssop, in your garden.
How To Use Hedge Shears
Hedge shears let you put a long, straight edge in shrubs, and they let you do it quickly—too quickly, if you use the tool on the wrong plant. This article overviews how shears can help in formal hedging and fall cleanup, but otherwise should stay in the shed.
Hedge shears let you put a long, straight edge in shrubs, and they let you do it quickly—too quickly, if you use the tool on the wrong plant. This article overviews how shears can help in formal hedging and fall cleanup, but otherwise should stay in the shed.
Dwarf Fothergilla
Choose the dwarf fothergilla for its fragrance, white flowers and autumn colors. Learn more about growing this small shrub.
Choose the dwarf fothergilla for its fragrance, white flowers and autumn colors. Learn more about growing this small shrub.
Plants That Sucker Often
Many shrubs and fewer trees are genetically programmed to sucker. This makes them useful for many places, but usually not in the lawn or crowded garden. This list will help you know what’s likely to sucker.
Many shrubs and fewer trees are genetically programmed to sucker. This makes them useful for many places, but usually not in the lawn or crowded garden. This list will help you know what’s likely to sucker.
Feijoa
Feijoa is also known as pineapple guava
Feijoa is also known as pineapple guava
Custard Apple
The name custard apple is used for several related fruits.
The name custard apple is used for several related fruits.
Rambutan
Rambutans are red and covered in soft, hairy spines
Rambutans are red and covered in soft, hairy spines
Dragon Fruit
Dragon fruit flesh can be bright white or deep magenta.
Dragon fruit flesh can be bright white or deep magenta.
Varieties of Clematis and How To Prune Them
In this guide to pruning clematis vines, popular varieties of clematis are listed and matched up to their flower size, color, and pruning time, with a brief strategy given for each popular type of clematis.
In this guide to pruning clematis vines, popular varieties of clematis are listed and matched up to their flower size, color, and pruning time, with a brief strategy given for each popular type of clematis.
Finger Bananas
Finger bananas are about the size of your thumb and sweeter than standard bananas.
Finger bananas are about the size of your thumb and sweeter than standard bananas.
Sweetsop
Sweetsop is also called the sugar apple.
Sweetsop is also called the sugar apple.
Samara Fruit
Learn what a samara is and what trees bear them.
Learn what a samara is and what trees bear them.
Healthy Tree Signs
Here are some good indicators if your tree is in good health.
Here are some good indicators if your tree is in good health.
North Carolina State Flower - Flowering Dogwood
The state flower of Northern Carolina is the flowering dogwood.
The state flower of Northern Carolina is the flowering dogwood.
Longan
Longan is also called dragon's eye because of the white pulp and single black seed.
Longan is also called dragon's eye because of the white pulp and single black seed.