Flower Bulbs That Bloom in May
Flowers grown from fall-planted bulbs begin to emerge in early spring, continuing through fall. Weather and growing conditions can impact the timing of the blossoms, but there are numerous bulbs that have an expected blossom time starting, ending or extending through the month of May. Plant accurate bulbs with pointed hints in a depth of […]
How to Care for an Avocado Tree After a Freeze
Avocado trees (Persea spp.) grow in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 and 10. Several of the more cold-hardy varieties are frost-resistant at temperatures of 25 degrees Fahrenheit, while the sensitive varieties are only immune to 32 degrees. After a freeze, leaves may wilt but recover later. Though it is tempting to try […]
Pomegranate Tree Size
The deciduous pomegranate (Punica granatum), native from Iran to northern India, has been cultivated since early times throughout the Mediterranean region. The pomegranate grows naturally as a tree 20 to 30 feet high, but commercially available cultivars grow as dense, bushy shrubs or tiny trees from 6 to 15 feet tall. Pomegranates grow in U.S. […]
The Growth Rate of Persimmon
Persimmon trees (Diospyros spp.) Grow at a moderate rate, but you have to wait up to ten years before they fully produce. Their springtime flowers aren’t showy, but their leaves add colour to your fall landscape. Persimmon trees are usually free from pests and diseases, and their ripe fruit lures wildlife into your yard. In […]
How to Make a Garden Arch With Cedar Trees
Several species of evergreen trees, including cedars, can easily be fashioned to form a garden arch. Garden arches are an elegant way to frame a belief or add dimension to the landscape. The can serve as a functional entry point and aid in providing shade to sunny areas within the backyard. Cedar trees, typically fast-growing, […]
When to begin Lemongrass Seed
Even though lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is not commonly grown from seed, it is wonderful to know you are going to only have to start seeds after. After that, season after season, all you will need to do is divide the plants to become new ones. Lemongrass is a perennial grass used, dried or fresh, as […]
How to Start a Bell Pepper Plant
Bell peppers add sharp texture, bright colors and sharp, sweet flavor to recipes and salads, and taste even better straight away from the garden. Green varieties naturally mature to red, but there are also yellow, purple and orange bell peppers, as well as miniature bell cultivars. Because the price of a single pepper is usually […]
Planting Instructions for Barberry
Barberry shrubs (Berberis spp.) Grow best in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 8, and if specified shade in hot summer afternoons, can develop in zone 9. There are more than 400 different types of deciduous and evergreen barberries, reaching 3 to 10 feet tall, depending on the variety. These dense shrubs […]
Trees With Winter Berries
Trees with winter berries can add some color to a garden during a season when several plants bloom. Many trees that grow strawberries during winter also maintain their leaves year round, providing greenery when other trees fall. Berries often attract birds to the yard, which many gardeners enjoy. American Cranberry American Cherry grows as a […]
What Are the Characteristics of an Akebono Cherry Tree?
The Akebono cherry tree (Prunus x yedoensis “Akebono” “Daybreak”), also referred to as flowering cherry and Daybreak Yoshino cherry, produces abundant blooms in early spring until its leaf looks. The ornamental tree is grown mainly for its showy blooms but maintains interest all year. Lots of the cherry trees which line the walkways in Washington, […]