A sodded yard is a lawn which has been created from a transplanted bed of present grass rather than seeds. Sod is harvested from bud that is carefully maintained to avoid damage from insects, weeds and disease. At harvest time, sod is cut from the ground using a thin layer of soil attached to the […]

Japanese maple trees (Acer palmatum) add a splash of fall color to the landscape with bright reds, yellows and even purple leaf. The trees are usually small in size, making an perfect addition to little spaces at the landscape. There are three ways to spread a Japanese maple; by seed, by grafting or by rooting […]

Raspberry plants (Rubus spp.) Like wild red raspberry (Rubus idaeus) and black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis) grow best in rich, deep soil and need organic or chemical plant nutrients to grow healthily and produce heavy crops of fruit. Nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium are the three most important plant nutrients, and hydrogenated plants benefit from inorganic fertilizers […]

Weeping trees with long, drooping branches are especially attractive accents in a house landscape. With their stunning growth tradition, they make excellent specimen trees as well as additions to grouped plantings that include other trees and shrubs. Though there are many unique choices, deciding upon an ornamental weeping tree that is suitable for your needs […]

Commonly known as Japanese spurge, pachysandra (Pachysandra terminalis) is as practical as it is appealing for supplying problematic-landscaping solutions. Tough, durable and virtually care free, this plant is the most appealing when it receives lots of shade. It functions as excellent ground cover and erosion control in areas many plants refuse to develop, including deep […]

Cornelian cherry dogwood (Cornus mas), which lives around 150 years from its native habitat in Southern Europe and Asia, also rises in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 8. This tree makes a fantastic specimen tree or accent tree for the yard. It is well-suited for planting under utility trees since it […]

Corn (Zea mays), known as maize in Europe and many other nations, is divided into candy corn cultivars, most often developed by home gardeners, commercially developed grain or field corn, corn and ornamental corn. Field corn is used for corn goods and animal food. Forty percent of field corn is used to make ethanol alcohol, […]

Chicken manure can benefit lilac bushes (Syringa spp.) By providing nutrients, preventing or reversing soil depletion and might boost blooming. The key is to prepare the chicken manure properly before applying it into the lilac bushes. Fresh chicken manure can burn plant roots. Lilacs grow in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through […]

Annual crabgrasses (Digitaria spp.) Sprout in spring and shape unsightly clumps in lawns and garden beds. A pre-emergent herbicide kills crabgrass before it has a chance to sprout. Not many herbicides can be used safely so check the label to be certain that the compound you select won’t damage your lawn. When managing garden chemicals, […]

Star-of-Bethlehem (Ornithogalum umbellatum), a continuing in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 9, is considered an invasive weed which needs to be taken away as soon as possible after discovery. All parts of the plant are toxic, although it features white, star-shaped petals that bloom in spring. Star-of-Bethlehem spreads through underground bulbs […]