Experience the Captivating Beauty of California Lilac (Ceanothus): Dazzling Blooms, Vibrant Colors, and Drought-Tolerant Resilience

Bottle Brush tree (Callistemon), belongs to the Myrtaceae family. Bottlebrush plants and shrubs flower spikes are shaped like a bottlebrush. [LEARN MORE]

Native plant expert Digby Growns shares his favourite trees to plant in your own garden.

Coccoid green alga. Unicellular Green Alga, 100X at 35mm. Very common algae that grows on tree trunks, moist walls, flower pots, etc. Phylum Chlorophyta.

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Step into nature for some fresh air and learn how to identify trees by their leaves with these three simple visual charts.

Are you looking for some beautiful tree stump ideas? Look no further – from tree stump planters to colorful stepping stones, these will have you inspired in no time

Even the smallest garden will benefit from the addition of a tree – but which type to choose?

A little creativity goes a long way!

Add a little permaculture into your life by planting a fruit tree guild. A fruit tree guild is the building block of an edible forest garden.

I am excited to share that The National Garden Bureau has chosen the allium as the bulb of the year! They pick one annual, one perennial, one bulb crop and one…

These container-friendly trees make great specimens for pots on the patio or marking an entrance

There are many trees that thrive in our Texas climate during the summer and some of them produce the most colorful blooms around.

These hardy perennials can thrive in part sun, full sun or shade, high heat or freezing temperatures, and still bloom beautifully every year.

Design by Margaret Stones.

How often does one think of juniper as a locally grown, seasonal spice—fresh and blue, and sweetly resinous? And how often do most people use juniper in th

All Japanese maples are tolerant of part shade conditions. Like Dogwoods and Redbuds, they evolved to grow happily at the edge of the forest as small trees. Their undeniable beauty leads many people to want to plant them as a focal point or specimen tree, often in full sun.&n

While walking through her neighborhood in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset neighborhood, photographer Kelsey McClellan (previously) is always surprised to discover the unusual foliage adorning her neighbor’s yards. Trees meticulously trimmed into vertical stacks of pom-poms, plants that swirl like ice cream cones, or branches that span garage doors like a giant green mustaches—all practically lifted from the pages of a Dr. Seuss book. “I was instantly drawn to all the topiaries in people’s front ‘lawns’ and started snapping them as I walked around the neighborhood,” she shares with Colossal. More

Lantanas bring brightness and color to gardens with their long-lasting, continuous blooms. Learn to grow these tender perennials.

If you are interested in propagating magnolia trees, you have various options. Seeding is always possible, but starting a magnolia tree from cuttings or magnolia air layering are considered better opt

The lantana plant, bright flowers, sun-loving, enjoys heat, an abundance of colorful confetti blooms. Perfect for landscape or sunny patio. [GUIDE]

I helgen var vi och hälsade på kära vänner som precis har flyttat in i sitt jättefina nybyggda hus vid havet. Trädgårdsplaneringen har börjat och då kom jag att tänka på dessa bilderna med kombination

Learn how to make a simple classroom tree using cardboard and tissue paper with this easy tutorial!

Find out how to make a powerful tree root killer using rock salt, vinegar, baking soda, and Epsom salt in removing stumps and preventing tree root obstruction on your sewage and pipe system.

Curb appeal is a magic phrase in the spring, as is thinking up ways to make your home exterior look better to visitors and passersby. But what about the backyard — the place where you spend your time? First off, yay you. You have actual outdoor space. Now go make it pretty to enjoy all summer long, and start with any blank wall. If you have an unsightly wall, cover it up with some horizontal boards, then paint everything a deep bold color.

Keep reading to learn more about the strange-looking but curiously cool dragon fruit tree, a member of the cactus family.

The Pilea Peperomioides is a popular houseplant thanks to its attractive coin-shaped foliage and ease of care. The Pilea Peperomioides is known

Moringa oleifera is nutritious and a great way to add extra nutrition. Learn how to grow moringa as an annual or perennial in this step by step guide.

Which plants work best, and how much mulch and soil do you need?

All it takes to create beautiful and productive espaliers is a good plan, some judicious pruning, and a little patience.

This new and distinctive nandina is an upright, compact, dense grower with brilliant red new foliage, and richer color than ordinary nandinas.

If you garden in zone 6 or warmer and your garden doesn't include Vitex agnus-castus—commonly known as chaste tree, or Texas lilac, or just vitex—I'm here to ma…

As we begin the march from summer into fall, the Staghorn Sumac are now in bloom. With their flaming flower heads reaching into the sky, the Staghorn sumac are striking upon our landscape. As fall comes, the Staghorn Sumac leaves turn fiery red before dropping and leaving their beautiful, antler-like, and hairy stems behind. All

Dianthus can refer to several different plants, but often it's those spiky mounds of small colorful flowers. Click here to learn more.

I have had great success with this recipe in drawing coddling moths away from my apples. This is what I do to trap them: Using a clean...

One summer evening I took a walk to a mimosa tree close to my house. It was mid June and the mimosas had just started to bloom. I chose to place my blanket on the ground right under a branch that h…