Anna Martin, a leading author who grew up in the valleys of California, was always surrounded by plants and trees. It developed her love for gardening. In addition, her education in landscape designing over the years was driven by her passion for greening vertical spaces. Following this, there was no stopping for her, and she wanted to share her knowledge through her writings. You can find innumerable of her contributions in the field on the internet.
Redbud seeds need to be treated before planting them. The process of scarification and stratification is helpful to break the seed dormancy before planting them in a moist sunny spot. Kateryna Mashkevych/Ruth Swan/Alessandro Mari/istockphoto The redbud tree, also known as the American redbud, is an attractive flowering tree. For growing a redbud tree, patience […]
Jacaranda trees are fast-growing with minimum 3-4 feet increase in height. This can go upto 10 feet in some varieties in the initial years. Oliver Gerhard/Galen Rowell/zsveta/Nico Conradie/gettyimages One of the most majestic tropical trees that everyone prefers to have in their garden is the Jacaranda tree. Also known as Jacaranda mimosifolia, it […]
If you have a redbud tree, it is best to stick to a balanced fertilizer. Since, redbuds have nitrogen fixing ability, make sure the fertilizer you use isn’t too high in nitrogen. Kathrin Ziegler/milan2099/zhuang wang/Diane Labombarbe/gettyimages Redbuds are alluring flowering trees that thrive in full sun and rich soil. They blossom in the spring […]
There are around ten varieties of Redbud trees. More cultivars keep on coming with the hybrid being developed each day. PETER HAYNES/ankarb/istockphoto Redbud trees are a unique species that are a sight, particularly in the spring when the tree is enveloped with several small and colorful flowers. They are ideal if you wish to […]
Majorly there are eight types of Sycamore that are most prevalent. Learn about each of them in detail below. ChrisHepburn/kwhi02/trgowanlock/mbbirdy/istockphoto Sycamore is a deciduous tree, which is a favorite amongst many cultures. Belonging to the Platanus genus, they are also called plane trees in North America. It is a prevalent shade tree that grows […]
If you have planted a Jacaranda tree, you will be able to enjoy its shade for a very long time. They live for average 50 years but can live up to 200 years. Dendenal81/OlyaSolodenko/znm/Isabel L Silva/gettyimages The jacaranda tree, also famous as jacaranda mimisofolia, is a lovely specimen tree to plant in your garden or […]
Jacaranda prefers to grow in warm humid conditions, full sun, and well-drained rich soil. It also needs sufficient ground to grow and spread. StockNinja/Dirk Luus/Paty aranda/Neil Farrin/gettyimages Although the Jacaranda tree is tough and resilient, it does require some care and maintenance to keep it healthy and looking its best. In this guide, we […]
Drought tolerant plants are low maintenance, they save water and are a great addition to any garden. Go ahead and plant them without thinking too much! As a plant collector, you must become acquainted with the proper methods of caring for your plants. It is important to know the right care technique to grow […]
Among the true varieties & cultivars of Jacaranda, blue jacaranda trees are the most common to spot. Gabriel Mello/Christian Ender/gettyimages Botanically called the Jacaranda Mimosifolia, the Jacaranda tree is a gorgeous tropical tree. It yields scented purple flowers in bundles that are panicle-shaped. It is an ornamental tropical tree with arched branches that form a canopy that […]
Indoors or outdoors, magnolias enjoy frost free winters and full sun. Place them in a pot next to your front door, bay window, or up on your balcony and terrace. Landscapes, Seascapes, Jewellery & Action Photographer/Juergen Bosse/Basant Soni/gettyimages Magnolias are magnificent ornamental trees that add a touch of show-stopping glamor to your garden. Not […]