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.
Camellias, Jasmine, Dogwood, Daphne are the winter flowers that must be on your radar Jeremy Villasis/Iryna Veklich/Jared I. Lenz Photography/istockphoto Maintaining and growing a blooming garden during the autumn, early summer, and spring is undoubtedly a piece of cake. You have the sunny skies and the warm temperature to help you through it all. […]
Bringing them indoors and a slight change in the care routine can do wonders for your bonsai’s health xia yuan/lingqi xie/gettyimages In most parts of the world, trees are subjected to harsh conditions and temperatures as low as -10 degree Celsius during the winters. But fortunately, their roots are rooted deep into the ground. […]
Winter is coming! Be ready with your burlaps, anti-desiccant sprays, and windbreaks Michele Ursi/ironstuff/istockphoto Even though perennials, shrubs, and trees become dormant in the winter, intense sun, fluctuating temperatures, windy or dry conditions, and inadequate soil moisture can take a toll on their health. The damage is more severe on the evergreens because they […]
Desert willow dislike winter and shed their leaves for a bare appearance Vadim Malinovskiy/Laurentiu Marin/Hamza Shaukat/gettyimages Botanically called the Chilopsis linearis, Desert Willow is native to Northern Mexico and Southwest America, and the trees are available in multiple varieties. It is a pretty uncommon shrub. So, you will not spot it in every landscape, but this beautiful […]
Prevent overcrowding of crepe myrtles and use fungicides on them…Ensure to get rid of the debris at all costs Photos from Japan, Asia and othe of the world/gettyimages Lasgerstroemia indica or crepe myrtles are quite easy-growing plants. But it can commonly get attacked by a pathogenic fungus leading to a Cercospora leaf spot. This […]
Timing is everything when it comes to pruning…Get your tools ready two months after the plant flowers lutavia/ JazzIRT/gettyimages Learning the skill of pruning Helleborus Orientalis or Lenten roses is helpful to keep them blooming beautifully for a long time. It will allow you to keep your hellebores intact throughout the year. Lenten roses […]
Protect your maples through burlaps and adjust the day-to-day care routine according to the weather ooyoo/Jacky Parker Photography/gettyimages Winter is not always kind to the shrubs and trees, and if you reside in colder regions, you will experience some winter damage on your otherwise beautiful Japanese Maple. But don’t be sad. They can pull […]
For a short duration, palm trees can bear a temperature up to 10-15° F Carl & Ann Purcell/ ArtBoyMB /Sadik Demiroz/gettyimages Whenever someone grows plants in their backyard, the first question that hits their head is – Can this plant survive in my location all seasons? The concern is graver if you intend on […]
Understand the endless varieties of crepe myrtles on the basis of their size: Large, medium, small, and dwarf Tsuneo Yamashita/Photos from Japan, Asia and othe of the world/Image Source/gettyimages There are about fifty species of this evergreen and deciduous shrub that exist. Apart from that, there are many other cultivators, relatively similar in looks […]
Generally crepe myrtles live for 20-25 years but the longevity also depends on the care provided babybluecat / Photos from Japan/ Lagerstroemia Indica – stock photo/gettyimages Crepe Myrtles, popularly called Lagerstroemia is a majestic tree that can be seen in many homes in the United States. The skilled gardeners of the south tenderly call […]
