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For green thumb pet owners, ensuring your backyard is safe for furry friends is a top priority. Arrowwood viburnum is a popular shrub known for its beautiful blooms and fall foliage. But with a curious dog or playful cat in your home, you may be wondering – is arrowwood viburnum safe for pets? I completely … Read more
Austrian pine is medium to fast-growing, reaching 40 to 60 feet in the landscape, taller on very old specimens. Combined with the dark green needles, the dense habit makes for an outstanding specimen tree. The pyramidal crown which becomes flat topped and somewhat irregular on older specimens is comprised of thick horizontal branches sweeping horizontally … Read more
Ashwagandha is one of a class of plants known as adaptogens. These are consumed as teas, tinctures, powders and supplements – as well as in their raw form. Withania somnifera, also known as “Indian ginseng”, “winter cherry” or most commonly as simply “Ashwagandha”, has been used in traditional ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. Ayurveda … Read more
The Asian Jasmine plant also known as Jasminum sambac is a popular ornamental plant with a rich history. This beautiful vine-like plant with fragrant white flowers is native to Southeast Asia and has been cultivated for centuries.Tracing the origins and historical journey of the Asian Jasmine offers an intriguing botanical tale. The Early History The … Read more
The answer is yes. My aunt asked me about this yesterday. Her yard space is well-spoken for, but her husband would really like to have an avocado tree. “They get big,” she said. They do indeed. Most varieties will exceed 30 feet, if unimpeded. But they don’t have to. Here are my best two ideas … Read more
The graceful, evergreen Austrian pine tree (Pinus nigra) is a popular ornamental landscape tree, especially in colder climates. Its attractively shaped, lush green needles provide great cover and beauty. However, Austrian pines can fall victim to several diseases that affect their needles and branches. If you notice your pine’s needles turning yellow, brown, spotty, or … Read more
Tree ferns, with their majestic lacy fronds, are perfect for adding a touch of tropical elegance to the garden. With their lush, dramatic fronds and sturdy trunks, tree ferns can transform any outdoor space into an oasis, even in the middle of the city. Whether you’re nurturing an Australian tree fern (Cyathea cooperi) or a … Read more
Southern arrowwood, also known as arrowwood viburnum, is valued for its durability and utility in the landscape. It’s ornamental features include white, flat-topped flowers in late spring, ink-blue fruits in September, and wine-red fall color. The native shrub makes a great screen, informal hedge, and is useful in groupings and masses, or as filler in … Read more
When tiny, sticky, tar-like black spots appear on the siding of our home, on outdoor surfaces such windows, railings, and cars, or on the foliage of landscape plants, you might be inclined to think it’s insect droppings or some kind of sap. But the culprit could also very well be the mulch in your yard … Read more
Autumn sage, also known as Texas sage, is a woody perennial in the mint family that blooms prolifically every year from early summer to midfall, attracting pollinators. It thrives in full sun and in well-draining soil, making it ideal for xeriscape gardens and rocky slopes. Among its other strengths, autumn sage is also salt-tolerant and … Read more