Articles related to "Specimen Trees"

Mature trees provide many benefits. Their shade helps lower energy costs, and their aspect heightens land values. But builders need to plan ahead to protect these assets.

Trees grace the garden with flowers in the spring, and shade throughout the summer months. But in the fall, trees showcase their beautiful autumn colors.

Gardeners don't need to wait for spring to start thinking about gardening. Instead, take advantage of the following 5 tips to keep those gardening embers glowing.

Trees with attractive bark will give satisfaction every day of their lives being especially welcome in the winter months. Many are suitable for even the smallest garden.

White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) readily select small trees as available food sources. Native deer-resistant plants ensure success in built landscapes.

Culzean Castle and Country Park is situated 45 miles south-west of Glasgow. Its commanding aspect and beautiful countryside attract thousands of visitors each year.

While low areas in the garden are often landscape challenges - think wet - and plant a water garden.

Add the vigorous native fall flowering groundsel shrub to your natural habitat garden in southeastern coastal or piedmont regions.

Loquat makes a wonderful edition to the home orchard. Fruits are small but pack a big burst of flavor.

Choosing a Christmas tree used to be simple, either artificial or natural. Now with several kinds of real trees on the market there factors as well as cost to consider

Anyone can use their outdoor space for entertaining. Some may be more challenged with landscaping, layout or noise problems, but anything is possible.

The evergreen coniferous eastern white cedar tree is an invaluable asset in the prevention and control of soil erosion.

Where space permits only one or two small trees in the garden, then in order to get value for money it's important to select specimens with several seasons of interest.

Weird 50-foot trees grow like inverted carrots along more than 200 miles of the state of Baja California, attracting plant-loving tourists and photographers.

The Wilson Memorial Garden in Chipping Campden celebrates the work of "Chinese" Wilson who introduced over 1,000 garden-worthy species from China to western horticulture

Growing cherries in the backyard orchard is easy and rewarding. Basic tips for planting and caring for cherry trees for every home gardener.

Autumn doesn't mean the fruit orchard season has to be over. Here are three colourful fruits to grow for later autumn, early winter harvests.

Upright conifers are perfect complements to residential landscapes and gardens, providing strong vertical accents and year-round interest.