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.
Among the twenty different varieties of locust trees, there are a few that are more common. These include honey locust, black locust, and bristly locust. For thornless varieties, go for honey locusts. The locust trees are known for their fragrant flowers, beautiful foliage, and hardy nature. Broadly, there are twenty recognized types of locust trees in […]
The lifespan of a locust tree can vary depending on multiple factors. However, generally, they fall within the range of 120 to 150 years. Scientifically called the Robinia pseudoacacia, the Locust Trees are deciduous trees native to North America. They are popular for their beautiful clusters of pea-like, fragrant flowers and distinctive compound leaves. […]
Mesquite trees are fast growing. They can grow up to two feet annually. Almost all kinds of mesquite trees grow quick but hybrids and Chilean variety are extraordinary among them. Mesquite trees are known for their relatively fast growth rates, although the exact speed can vary depending on various factors. Under optimal conditions, mesquite […]
Mesquite trees have around forty-five different varieties. With some drawbacks, these trees are still popular. Most common ones among them are velvet, honey & Chilean mesquite trees. Mesquite trees, characterized by their thorny, shrub-like appearance, are commonly found in shrublands across states like Arizona, Texas, and other southern regions of the United States. […]
Black Walnut Trees have an extremely long lifespan. They can live for a hundred years and sometimes even more. Walnut trees, known for their valuable timber and delicious nuts, are long-lived trees with a lifespan that can span several decades. The black walnut variety is no exception. If you do not know how […]
Rainbow eucalyptus trees have a fast growth rate. They sometimes have an astonishing growth rate of 6 feet per year. But, that’s rare. On average they grow 3-5 feet each year. Rainbow eucalyptus trees are unmissable because of their colorful barks. These trees (Eucalyptus deglupta) are known for their rapid growth rate. Under optimal […]
It is important to get rid of dead and unhealthy growth of eucalyptus trees. Common techniques used in pruning eucalyptus include Pollarding, Coppicing, Thinning, and hedge pruning. Pruning has a crucial role in maintaining the eucalyptus trees’ aesthetics. In this guide, we will take you through the importance of pruning these majestic beauties and […]
Pine trees require regular pruning. Begin with choosing a sharp, well-suited tool. Remove the dead branches, suckers, and work your way towards the lower branches. Finish up with shaping the tree. Pruning a pine tree is an essential task. It promotes its aesthetics, health, and overall growth. But you must know how to trim […]
You can use safe and natural ways like sticky traps, soapy water, diatomaceous earth to get rid of leafhoppers. Apart from these you can use some preventive measures or kill them with store bought insecticides. When spring comes around, gardeners are interested in planting and growing their favorite vegetation. The downside of the warm […]
Majesty palms have a longer lifespan, but cannot tolerate low light levels. They are bigger in size though. Whereas cat palms are more compact and tolerate low light better. Cat Palm (or Chamaedorea Cataractarum) and Majesty Palm (or Ravenea Rivularis) are popular outdoor and indoor ornamental Palms native to tropical regions. Comparing Cat Palm vs […]
