Brian Athens holds a degree in Horticulture, but his love for flowers and plants goes long back to his childhood when he saw his mother planting various blooms in their backyard. It motivated him to read about the different flowers and the ways and means to help them blossom to their best. Further, his degree in the subject only made him an expert in the domain. Courtesy of his decade of experience and knowledge in the field, he is well-versed in all aspects of gardening.
The choicest low growing perennials adorn your garden with happy blooms all summer long. These include Garden phlox, Lavender, Stella de Oro, Day Lilly, Primrose, etc. to name a few. Looking for a guaranteed way to add some aesthetic beauty, color and glamor to your garden? Perennials are your sure-shot way. Low growing […]
These toxic yet pretty plants thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. Before oleanders mature you must water them once in three days and fertilize them lightly during the growing season. Caring for an oleander tree is pretty straightforward. The plant can tolerate various conditions, including high pH, infertile soil, severe pruning, drought, and […]
From multiple varieties and cultivars of oleander available, the most common ones are Hardy Pink Oleander, Mrs. Lucille Hutchings, Petite Salmon Oleander, and Calypso, etc. Originally native to the Mediterranean region, oleander trees are now widely grown throughout the world. The trees grow 8–15 feet tall and have long, leathery, deep-green leaves. Any […]
Oleanders are hardy plants that can grow upto two feet annually. They grow well in a variety of conditions, but they do best in full sun and well-drained soil. They are also tolerant of salt, making them a good choice for coastal areas. Oleanders flower all around the year. The plus point of growing […]
Magnolia trees love nitrogen rich fertilizers. Just avoid using them in winters at all costs. Magnolia trees have been on this planet for a very long time. Belonging to the Magnoliaceae family, there are hundreds of Magnolia species, but only a few grow in residential spaces. At some point, Magnolia trees will require fertilizer to […]
Full to partial sun and moist, well-drained soil is needed by Japanese Magnolia trees to grow well and bloom healthy. You can grow them through seeds or cuttings. Best is to buy a tiny plant and it grow with care. One of the most noticeable trees among many homeowners is the Japanese magnolia. You […]
This is a beautiful deciduous variety of magnolia with moderate growth rate, showy flowers, and needs very little maintenance to grow well. The Oyama is a deciduous magnolia variety that grows between fifteen and twenty-five feet tall. Hence, it is referred to as the Oyama magnolia shrub or the Oyama Magnolia tree. It is a […]
Among the different evergreen varieties of magnolia trees and cultivars, the two most prevalent ones are Sweet Bay and Southern Magnolia Magnolias are showy, elegant ornamental trees that may be evergreen or deciduous. Their evergreen variety is the perfect cherry on the cake in the dull winter moratoria. Hence, they are valued for their smooth, glossy, […]
Magnolia requires occasional pruning. While evergreen magnolia need to be trimmed for shape, deciduous variety needs a check on its excessive growth. The best part about having a magnolia tree is watching it bloom beautifully. Whether you plant them as specimen trees or for privacy hedging, they will make a wonderful addition to your […]
Deciduous magnolia trees shed their leaves in winter which grows back by springtime. Magnolias are widely recognized and loved for their stunning fragrant flowers and beautiful oval-shaped leaves. The dark green leaves are coated with a waxy layer of fatty acid that helps the trees to retain their water and repel pollutants. Many […]