Trees & Shrubs

Foraging for juicy blackberries on thorny bushes is a favorite summertime activity for many The sweet-tart flavor of fresh blackberries can’t be beat However, reaching through prickly canes to harvest the dark ripe berries can be tricky. Getting scratched by thorns is part of the experience. Blackberries grow on a flowering shrub called the blackberry … Read more

Wisteria is a beautiful vine that produces cascading purple, white, pink or blue flowers in spring and summer. However, it can also become invasive and take over gardens, yards, trees and buildings if left unchecked. Getting rid of an established wisteria plant can be challenging, but there are several effective methods. Why Kill Wisteria Plants … Read more

From small projects to corporations our API powers over 10,000 integrations. Get started with the API thats built for business and trusted by developers. Blue spruce trees (Picea pungens) are a popular choice for landscaping, thanks to their striking blue-green needles and conical shape. However, without proper pruning and trimming, these trees can quickly become … Read more

If youve ever asked, “Why do I have brown leaves on my magnolia trees?” You are hardly alone. These specimens can be magnificent, but they can also experience problems. Brown leaves on magnolia trees could result from several factors, such as frost damage, insufficient water, nutritional deficiency, or disease. Read on to learn why your … Read more

Smoke trees and smoke bushes are two unique and eye-catching plants that can add great visual interest to gardens and landscapes. Both are known for their airy, wispy “smoke” that billows from their flowers or flower clusters, giving them a hazy, cloud-like appearance But there are some key differences between these two plants that are … Read more

Tall, columnar Italian cypress (Cupressus sempervirens), also known as Mediterranean cypress, is said to look like a birds feather or exclamation point, which makes it stand out and up, especially when several are planted side by side. Italian cypress grows to an average 50 feet tall and spreads just 4 to 5 feet, narrowing to … Read more

Hazelnuts have a long history in Ireland. Also known as cobnuts or filberts, hazelnuts are the country’s only widely cultivated nut tree. While hazelnuts grow wild across Ireland, cultivating them in gardens and small farms can produce bigger, tastier nuts. With the right variety choices and care, it’s possible to successfully grow hazelnuts in many … Read more

Willows, Salix spp., are deciduous ornamental landscape trees for USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 9 that offer a dazzling array of characteristics like twisting branches, curly leaves, and kitten-soft flower buds, depending on the species. Cultural requirements include part sun to full shade, well-draining sandy loam, and moderate to high quantities of water. We link … Read more

Within the large Malus genus, which also includes the species grown for large table apples, there are more than 30 species that feature smaller tart fruits and magnificent flowers. These are the flowering crabapples, of which there are many dozens of named cultivars. Many of these are grafted types, produced by joining the branch cuttings … Read more

Elevate your landscape with the adaptable Mini European Cypress, a stunning choice for any garden! European cypress trees (Cupressus sempervirens) are a popular evergreen conifer choice for landscapes and gardens. With their slender, columnar shape and rich green coloring, they make a striking vertical accent in any outdoor space. But exactly how tall and wide … Read more