Category: Trees and Shrubs for the Home Landscape

Annuals and Perennials, Trees and Shrubs for the Home Landscape

Designing a Drought Tolerant Garden

Water conservation is a hot topic these days. Water shortages have caused many municipalities to impose watering restrictions (at least during heat waves) and rising water costs have motivated many homeowners and municipalities to establish more drought tolerant gardens and landscapes. For those living rural or on well water, plants that can survive mostly on rainfall are essential. Following are some photos of drought tolerant … Continue reading Designing a Drought Tolerant Garden

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Trees and Shrubs for the Home Landscape

Boxwood For Ornamental Gardens

Boxwood (Buxus) have been a popular choice for ornamental gardeners, worldwide, for 1000’s of years. These versatile evergreen shrubs have graced the homes of royalty, large public gardens, commercial properties and home gardens of all styles and sizes. They are relished for their slow growth, compact size, and ability to handle tight sheering, making them popular choices for hedges and topiary. Read on to learn … Continue reading Boxwood For Ornamental Gardens

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Pruning, Trees and Shrubs for the Home Landscape

Topiary In Ornamental Home Gardens

When we hear the word topiary it usually conjures up images of grand old castle gardens or botanical gardens and the such. However topiary has also long been used for the ornamental home garden, albeit with less grandiosity. Topiary plants do have a more severe look about them and are typically more work but they make excellent feature plants and can lend a tone of … Continue reading Topiary In Ornamental Home Gardens

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