Grown for their lush foliage and nutritious and delicious fruit, avocado trees are popular landscape plants in tropical and subtropical climates. How to Plant an Avocado Tree Avocado trees prefer a well-drained, slightly acid soil (pH 6-6.5); they do poorly in wet soils. They … [Read more...]
Pruning Crape Myrtles
Crape myrtles are shrubs or small trees with big showy clusters of long-lasting flowers. Native to China and Korea, these popular plants are strong growers in the U.S. in zones 6 through 9, living as far north as protected spots in Massachusetts. Colors range from white to … [Read more...]
Planting Trees and Using Tree Stakes
Old nursery lore has it that you should dig a $10 hole for a $5 tree, the point being the importance of making a generous hole and planting a tree right. More than once I’ve gone on a tree-buying spree, only to get the plants home and remember that the work has just begun; … [Read more...]
Garden Privacy Screens
Every gardener has a unique vision for his or her garden. Whether it’s a soothing sanctuary, a cavalcade of colors, a backyard bistro, a pristine paradise, or a children’s corner, these images of the garden have one thing in common: They all require a measure of privacy. Just … [Read more...]
Overseeding Lawns with Ryegrass
Photo found on Flickr, courtesy of PhotoFarmer. Overseeding involves planting an annual cool season grass in the fall on top of a permanent warm-season grass. It’s a popular solution to a major drawback of warm-season grasses, which is that they go dormant after the first … [Read more...]
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