Articles related to "Urban Trees"

It's difficult for most trees to tolerate the pollution in city air and the pressure of trampling feet over their roots, so the number of urban species is limited.

Flowering Crabapples: "The Genus Malus" by Rev. John L. Fiala is an essential reference for those wanting to know about flowering crabapple trees in built landscapes.

Hamamelis virginiana, a North American native, brings interesting golden flowers and leaf color to the autumn landscape. It merits more use in planned landscapes.

Choosing optimal site and microclimate for Hamamelis (witch hazel) planting locations facilitates growth and generates best spring and autumn performance.

Hamamelis (witch hazel) species and varieties bring interesting forms, flower and leaf gold to temperate landscapes when gardeners least expect color and fragrance.

Multiple characteristics allow witch hazels to fill garden niches and extend landscape interest to four seasons. Effective use depends upon siting and use in a landscape.

Hamamelis vernalis, a North American native, is a two-season landscape performer with fragrant yellow spring blooms and deep yellow autumn leaves.

Trees and shrubs reach consumers in ways that may result in root defects. Inspect roots and correct problems to ensure proper establishment, stress new planting guides.

Trees and shrubs need acceptable backfill, mulch, staking and pruning for good growth. New planting guides stress backfill and mulch depths to ensure good establishment.

Here are some of my favorite basic books about landscape and garden design that have prominent places on my bookshelf. I reach for them first.

Effective placement of trees can benefit air quality and the health of city residents while reducing energy consumption.

Disease and pest damages, mechanical injuries, and moisture and heat stresses initially appear trivial. Inspection keeps minor maintenance from becoming renovation.

If the end of 2008 festivities have got you thinking about running there is a full calendar of races in the Leeds area for 2009. Here are some details.

Part two about urban sustainability, featuring honoured speaker Majora Carter. She discusses the start of the Waterfront Greening Project and her work with SSBx.

Mulching practices that improve and support shrub and tree health are essential for DIY landscape gardeners who want to create good-looking but money-wise projects.

Unique bark coloration and texture, graceful growth forms, and attractive foliage make birches desirable landscape ornamentals. Birches highlight landscapes worldwide.

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.