This raised bed update is sponsored by Miracle-Gro. Three years ago, I decided to build three really cool looking raised beds for my garden. These would be unlike anything I have ever done before. I went for not only function, but style. You can check out my original post and DIY guide here for my Metal …
Cycads are easy to take care of, fun to look at, and will surely add interest to your backyard landscape. Over two hundred million years ago, cycads could be found in every continent and made up about 20% of the world’s plants. Because they are so ancient, they are known as “living fossils.” These mighty …
The Liquidambar styraciflua, or Sweetgum tree, is a beautiful tree that comes with a few notable downsides. Keep reading to determine whether one of these trees is right for your yard. You can recognize this tree by its five-pointed, star-shaped leaves and green or brown fruit balls. The sweetgum tree produces a full canopy in …
Learn how to care for olive trees and turn them into a lovely, unique feature in your garden landscape that’s sure to catch the eye and spark conversation. Olive trees are not only beautiful, but they’re also perfect for adding a touch of charm and Mediterranean flair to your Californian garden. Olive trees are versatile, …
Two camphor trees grow on my block, and I love them from a safe distance. They are massive, fragrant, green year-round, and absolutely stunning shade trees. They are also vigorous growers, prolific seeders, and capable of cracking a sidewalk in half. The camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora) is that kind of tree. Beautiful and complicated. This …
These are the best trees to plant for small yards. Having a small backyard doesn’t have to mean giving up on your dreams of a lush, colorful backyard sanctuary. It just requires a little more forethought in your choice of foliage. The solution to your small-yard is as simple as remembering that small yards require …
In order to stay healthy and grow, all plants need to absorb certain chemical elements from the soil. Some of these elements can become permanently removed from soil over time by plants, while some are removed each season. Those elements removed each season tend to be returned to the soil in the form of dropped …
This simple guide will help you be successful in planting bare-root trees in your yard. Planting trees with bare, exposed roots can be tricky business, especially if they are young saplings. As you prepare for spring gardening, browse through these tips to ensure all of your plants survive this coming season! When to Plant Bare …
Recently, I sought advice from a friend who runs a successful lawn care business, aiming to enhance my yard with the best trees. His expertise in arboriculture has already left my existing trees in a state of enviable health and beauty. During our conversation, I expressed my admiration for the majestic Camphor tree adorning my …
There is a majestic Evergreen Dogwood that has thrived in my neighbor’s backyard for years before I discovered its existence. On a clear and bright spring afternoon, my good friend Brad arrived with his camera ready to photograph the magnificent blooms. He and my neighbors let me gawk at the beautiful secret tree hiding behind …