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Birches (Betula spp.) – Landscape Trends
Unique bark coloration and texture, graceful growth forms, and attractive foliage make birches desirable landscape ornamentals. Birches highlight landscapes worldwide. more...
Rose-of-Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) – New Trends
Recent trends in breeding and selection for Rose-of-Sharon Hibiscus include plant size choices, larger sterile flowers, and vividly colored long-lasting flowers. more...
Crapemyrtle (Lagerstroemia) Shrubs and Trees
Landscape gardeners have numerous crapemyrtle (Lagerstroemia) hybrids and cultivars from which to choose. Options suit most southwest and southern landscape settings. more...
Crapemyrtle (Lagerstroemia) Species & Cultivars
Crapemyrtles (Lagerstroemia) are summer-bloomers in southern U.S. landscape gardens. Grown for over two hundred years, these plants are often called "southern lilacs." more...
Crapemyrtle (Lagerstroemia) Dwarf Shrubs
Easy-to-grow crapemyrtle (Lagerstroemia) dwarf shrubs are newcomers to landscape gardens. Heat tolerant, pest-resistant and summer flowering, they ensure design novelty. more...
"A Red, White and Blue Christmas" is the 2008 White House Christmas Tree and Decorating theme presented by Laura Bush, December 3 at a White House Holiday Press Preview. more...
The Pohutukawa, New Zealand's Christmas Tree
Red-flowered pohutukawa (Metrosideros excelsa), a native New Zealand tree belonging to the Myrtle plant family, is a N. Z. symbol. Pohutukawa is useful for landscaping. more...
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The Beauty of Trees with Remarkable Bark
By: David Haigh
Trees with attractive bark will give satisfaction every day of their lives being especially welcome in the winter months. Many are suitable for even the smallest garden. more...
Starting a Christmas Tree Plot in the Garden
By:
Lorraine Syratt
Anyone with space in the garden and a little patience can grow his own Christmas trees. It takes eight years for the first tree to be tall enough, but it's rewarding. more...
The Importance of Knowing an Acorn
By: Yana Marshall
Oak trees and other California native plants and the culture that surrounded them for so long before European transplants should not be forgotten. more...
By: Angie Briscoe
How and when to prune trees all depends on the type of tree and the overall effect required. more...
The Best Trees for Texas Landscapes
By: Barbara Brown
Trees add beauty and value to a home. Shade trees can reduce power consumption in the summer. Landscapers should select trees that are suited to their area and purpose. more...
Fast Growing Trees to Improve Your Landscape
By: Linda Ashar
Trees are desirable for many reasons: decoration, shade, windbreak, privacy, fragrance, fruit. In addition to these attributes the trees discussed here also grow fast. more...
Upright Conifers for the Garden
By: Richard Freeland
Upright conifers are perfect complements to residential landscapes and gardens, providing strong vertical accents and year-round interest. more...
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