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Tree Topping
One pruning practice that should never be used is tree topping. Topping is done in…
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Sycamore
An American sycamore tree can often be easily distinguished from other trees by its mottled…
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When To Plant
For the most part, trees and shrubs can be planted at any time of year,…
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Poinsettia
The poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a commercially important plant species of the diverse spurge family…
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Friday January 14
One pruning practice that should never be used is tree topping. Topping is done in an attempt to control height or size, to prevent trees from growing into overhead power lines, to allow more light onto a property or to prevent a tall tree from…
Friday December 31
For the most part, trees and shrubs can be planted at any time of year, though some seasons are better for the plants and more convenient than others. Spring is a very good time to plant. It gives the tree or shrub an entire growing…
Friday December 17
Growth rate and lifespan, though not really aesthetic features of woody plants, are nonetheless important aspects to consider when planning a garden. A fast-growing tree or shrub that grows 24" or more a year will mature quickly and can be used to fill in space in…
Friday December 03
Bark is one of the most overlooked features of trees and shrubs.
Plant Of The Week
Monday January 10
An American sycamore tree can often be easily distinguished from other trees by its mottled bark which flakes off in large irregular masses, leaving the surface mottled and gray, greenish-white and brown.
Monday December 20
The poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a commercially important plant species of the diverse spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). Indigenous to Central America, it was described as a new species in 1834. It is particularly well known for its red and green foliage and is widely used in Christmas floral displays. It derives its common English name from Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first United States Minister to Mexico, who is credited with introducing the plant to the US in the 1820s. Wikipedia
Tuesday November 09
Ginkgo biloba, commonly known as ginkgo or gingko (both pronounced /ˈɡɪŋkoʊ/), also known as the maidenhair tree, is the only living species in the division Ginkgophyta, all others being extinct.
Tuesday October 19
The leaves and bark of the North American witch-hazel, Hamamelis virginiana, may be used to produce an astringent decoction as a cooling agent for various uses in traditional medicine, herbalism, and skincare products.
Tuesday October 12
The pawpaw is a patch-forming (clonal) understory tree found in well-drained, deep, fertile bottomland and hilly upland habitat, with large, simple leaves.
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