Olive trees, both potted and planted in the ground, are certainly a kind of… Read more
Trees and shrubs - page 3
Majestic towering trees compete with emblematic shrubs to decorate gardens throughout the year. Stupendous flower-bearing, fragrance-releasing bushes will fit right into any garden and even squeeze onto balconies, decks and terraces to provide nice landscaping features, bird housing and the occasional luscious fruit or off-hand remedy! These pages will share everything on how to plant and what to expect from your shrubs and trees.
Hawthorn, a cute little shrub
Hawthorn is a shrub often used for defensive hedges, and it is also very… Read more
Dwarf yaupon, a cute shrub that is easy to keep small
Dwarf yaupon is a resilient shrub that is perfect for small gardens. Read more
Wintersweet, sweet winter blooming
Wintersweet is a wonderful winter-blooming shrub tree. Read more
Chimonanthus, magnificent winter flowers
Chimonanthus, commonly called wintersweet, is one of the most beautiful shrubs to bloom in… Read more
Birch, a very ornamental tree
Birch is a magnificent ornamental tree, known for its distinctive white bark. Read more
Winter blooming shrubs
Even though they aren’t very many, winter blooming shrubs are often among the most… Read more
Cape mallow, all about caring for Anisodontea
Cape mallows are beautiful shrubs that flower in the spring. They deserve a prominent… Read more
Alyogyne, caring for them well
Alyogyne, also called Lilac hibiscus, is a remarkable shrub with generous blooming. Read more
Rose of Sharon, a flower shrub shrouded in the mysteries of the past
Rose of Sharon, sometimes hyphenated to Rose-of-Sharon, is a delightful summer-blooming garden shrub. Read more
Hibiscus, a tropical sensation
The lively flower colors of the Hibiscus bring to mind the enchantment of tropical… Read more
Hibiscus syriacus, an oriental beauty
Hibiscus syriacus is a very ornamental summer shrub. Read more
Hibiscus Althea, a very ornamental shrub
Hibiscus althea is a very decorative shrub. Read more
Althea, a fantastic hibiscus
Althea, also called Hibiscus or Rose of Sharon, is a very decorative shrub. Read more
Bamboo, very trendy plants
Bamboo is a beautiful modern evergreen shrub, but if unchecked, it may spread uncontrollably. Read more
Invasive bamboo, what are the options?
Even though your bamboo has been properly settled in the garden for years already,… Read more
Yaupon, a tea tree native to North America
Yaupon is a shrubby tree of the holly family. Native Americans used it to… Read more
Ilex vomitoria, a landscaping shrub that doubles as a tea provider
Ilex vomitoria is a herbal shrub that boasts fascinating properties when drunk Read more
A green balcony, even in winter
Don’t leave your garden boxes and pots empty during the cold season: many plants… Read more
Albizia, a superb flower-bearing tree
The Albizia tree is famous for its fabulous summer blooming. Read more
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