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.
From a candle scented with Eucalyptus oil to Eucalyptus tea or hanging a leafy Eucalyptus onto your front door, you may be familiar with Eucalyptus in one form or another. If you have been acquainted with Eucalyptus growing tall in the woodlands or skies, you may be astonished that these beautiful plants can also […]
Pinus Strobus commonly called the white pine, eastern white pine, northern white pine, Japanese white pine, or the soft pine, are long-lived, fast growing, evergreen pines native to North America. In some places, they are also called the ‘Tree of Peace’. These trees are an important timber tree. White pines are specially valued for […]
Mexican fan palms are magnificent, tall trees, and as is apparent from the name, they are native to Mexico. They are beautiful trees with dark green, fan-like, broad leaves. You can spot them in several landscapes and often in and around the roadways, where they tend to grow to their maximum height. […]
Commonly referred as the gum tree, eucalyptus trees belong to the Myrtaceae family. Though these trees are originally from Australia, they have adapted themselves to different climates and geographical areas. So much so, that they have invaded every part of the world and have become the reigning tree in parks, corners of the […]
Cedar trees are known for their majestic appearance, moderately rapid growth rate and fairly long lifespan. Owing to its large size, it is not very often that you find this evergreen tree in a residential garden. However, cedar trees are an excellent choice for windbreaks, privacy screens or hedges on larger properties. If […]
Native to Southeastern Mexico, Cat Palm is botanically known as Chamaedorea Cataractarum. It thrives in USDA Hardiness zones between 10 and 11. With its giant green and bold fronds, Cat Palm is a versatile plant, giving a tropical vibe. It can elevate the home’s visual appeal. In the Victorian Era, owning a Cat Palm […]
Some of the types of small palm trees flourish in pots and some in ground or both. Although these small palms can grow to be up to 20 feet, many dwarf palm trees are under 5 feet once grown. If you stay in a high-temperature climate, small palms are an important contributor to your backyard garden. […]
Fan palms are diverse trees that include several ornamental and aesthetic palm varieties. Although different fan palm species have different colors, sizes and other characteristics, all of them are adorned with beautiful, large fan-shaped fronds. These plants can be grown in yards and gardens or kept indoors as houseplants. Here are a few […]
