Trees & Shrubs

An evergreen conifer native to the eastern half of North America, the eastern red cedar is a bushy tree that provides ecological benefits year-round. It’s a cold-hardy tree that is adaptable to a variety of soil types, loves full sun, and can tolerate salt and pollution, making it an outstanding urban tree and a particularly … Read more

Hostas (​Hosta​ spp.) are cold-hardy, shade-loving perennials that grow in shade gardens across U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 9, depending on the species and cultivar. To grow hostas under pine trees (​Pinus​ spp., zones 2-9, depending on species), you must pay careful attention to the planting and growing conditions. Still, with … Read more

Apple scab is caused by the fungus Venturia inaequalis. It infects crabapples and apples (Malus spp.), mountain ash (Sorbus spp.), pear (Pyrus communis) and Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster spp.). Crab apple trees are beloved for their stunning spring blossoms and vibrant fall fruits, but they can be susceptible to various issues. By learning to identify and address … Read more

Ensure a thriving, majestic Black Walnut by pruning in dormancy—key to its health and beauty! ✨ Pruning is an essential practice for maintaining the health and productivity of black walnut trees. Determining the optimal time to prune black walnuts is key to maximizing the benefits while minimizing risks. In this comprehensive guide, we will examine … Read more

Revive your burning bush with essential care tips and early detection strategies for a thriving garden! If you’ve noticed white spots or powder developing on the leaves of your burning bush, you’re not alone. This striking shrub, known botanically as Euonymus alatus, is renowned for its vibrant reddish-purple fall foliage. So when those colorful leaves … Read more

Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) is a flowering broadleaf evergreen shrub with a multistemmed growth habit. It has beautiful spring blooms, and its elliptical, glossy deep-green leaves (resembling those of rhododendrons) and gnarled stems make it attractive in all seasons. This shade-loving shrub produces clusters of rose, pink, or white flowers with purple markings in late … Read more

Birch trees are loved for their beautiful peeling white, tan, or reddish bark and graceful branching structure. If you want to incorporate birch branches into your home decor or floral designs, you may be wondering where you can purchase them. There are several great options for finding both natural and decorative birch branches for sale. … Read more

Wisteria vines are prized for their trailing cascades of fragrant blooms that burst open in spring. But before those flowers emerge, small buds form on the vines that can be tricky to identify. Are they leaf buds that will produce foliage? Or are they flower buds that will unfurl into colorful blooms? Learning to accurately … Read more

When you cut back branches on a tree, you’d expect branches to start growing back right away. If you’re not seeing any regrowth on your tree though, you may start to get worried. How long does it take for branches to grow back on a tree? I very much depends on how the tree has … Read more

Apples have been grown in Ireland for thousands of years. In fact, Ireland has a long and rich history of apple cultivation dating back to the early medieval period. Today, apples are the most widely grown fruit crop in Ireland. The main varieties grown are cooking apples like Bramley and cider apples. There are also … Read more