Deserts are full of plants that have adapted to a harsh environment.  Not only must they deal with a lack of water, but also with temperature extremes that can go from 150F during the day to freezing at night.  On top of all that, the soil is full of salt.  One of these plants the Desert Willow.  It has adapted to life in the desert.  It even throws in some bright flowers. Technically the Desert Willow isn’t a willow.  In reality Read More

There are many ways in which to propagate plants but in the following article I will be taking a look at one of the methods I tend to use more frequently than others. My favoured method of multiplying my plants is by layering simply because many of my favorite plants are trees and shrubs but when I wish to grow other plants I often choose to grow them from seed which I may discuss in a later article. Layering I much prefer to layer woody Read More

Few things, in the garden, can be more rewarding than propagating your plants, trees and shrubs. There is simply no other way, other than growing things from seed, to increase the plants, shrubs and trees, in your garden than taking cuttings and the following article examines the task of taking hardwood cuttings. Taking Hardwood Cuttings The most important thing to remember when taking cuttings, from trees and shrubs, is that not all species Read More

by Thomas Fryd The components of a tree can be divided into three main parts: the root system, the leaves and the woody “skeleton” that connects them. The function of the root system is to provide the raw materials necessary for growth such as mineral salts, dissolved in water, to the tree. The leaves perform photosynthesis though the absorption of carbon dioxide from the surrounding air and using the energy from the sun, convert Read More

by Keith Markensen A well maintained, healthy and aesthetically pleasing hedge can improve the appearance and functionality of your property. A hedge at the front and side boundaries of a property can be utilized as a buffer against traffic,general neighborhood noises and unattractive things. A well positioned hedge can also accentuate the layout of your garden and focus attention on the house and its surroundings.Those hedges placed Read More

by Jim Hofman Lemon meringue pie, anyone? If you enjoy cooking with lemons or even just using them to make lemonade, consider an indoor lemon tree. Indoor lemon trees are just one of many types of container fruit trees, any of which will fit comfortably in your home and will produce a bountiful fruit crop with minimal care. There are several types of indoor lemon trees available to you. Perhaps the most well known indoor lemon tree is the Read More

by Thomas Fryd Trees and shrubs are grown and looked after in much the same fashion. The major differences rest in the height of course, the fact that trees have just one trunk, while shrubs have multiple stems or trunks. What was once a limited selection has now blossomed into a large variety of different shrubbery choices, thanks to the creation of several hybrid models of shrubs. Many of these shrubs have been adapted to grow in certain Read More

Everybody has different tastes and preferences and this is also true when it comes to gardening. Some people find one garden appealing while others may not, however, it is reasonably safe to say that the vast majority of folk enjoy trees. A quality garden often features at least one specimen tree or a small number of small trees as a backdrop to their flower garden. Specimen trees are those types of tree which has something appealing about it Read More