Tower Landscape and Design LLC
Yellow flower ground cover weeds are a common nuisance in gardens and yards. These spreading plants can quickly invade lawns, flowerbeds, and landscaped areas with their bright golden blooms. While some yellow flowering ground covers provide ornamental value, many are aggressive invaders that outcompete desirable plants. Learning to identify and control problematic yellow weed ground … Read more
Bushes with pink flowers are valued for their vibrant colors. In color theory, pink is a tint of red, and the color shares with red flowers the ability to draw attention to itself. The same can be said of fuchsia (pinkish-purple), magenta (reddish-purple), and similar shades. Shrubs that sport these colors make for eye-catching specimens … Read more
What Do Hollyhock Leaves Look Like? Identifying Features of This Classic Flower Hollyhocks are classic cottage garden flowers that have been grown for centuries. With their tall flowering spikes and vibrant blooms, they add drama and height to the landscape. But to properly identify hollyhocks, you need to pay attention to the leaves as well … Read more
Finding the perfect plant for your home and your furry friend is not always a simple task. Many plants contain or release chemical compounds that are extremely toxic to cats, causing illness or even death. Most cats will leave your houseplants alone, but if theres even the slightest chance that theyll take a nibble of … Read more
Stock flowers, also known as stock, are pretty cottage garden plants that come in a range of colors and have a delicate fragrance that many associate with heirloom flowers. It has been said that Thomas Jefferson had them imported to plant at his gardens at Monticello in 1771, thereby introducing them to cultivation in the … Read more
Go for a walk in the woods and you’ll see plenty of fungi growing on trees. Any old stump or deadfall is a potential home for a crop of them, whether it’s mushrooms or plate-like bracket fungus. The many fungi that appear on dead wood are an essential part of nature, helping to process old … Read more