Her nickname was ‘Lacebark’ Pinus bungeana by Ketzel Levine Her nickname was ‘Lacebark’ and she was a living mosaic, pieced together from alabaster, ivory, amber, and jade. You know the type, with cheeks that put the glow of the moon […]
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Pests and diseases of trees
Pests and diseases of trees Those affecting ornamental trees can be divided into three main classes: disease due to bacterial or fungal action, damage caused by insects and damage caused by animals (including birds). Of the first, the most seriously […]
8 CBD Strains for Hemp Farmers
The hemp industry is one that exists upon a very exciting frontier. With the recent legalization of hemp production methods, the demand for hemp flower, genetics and seeds are skyrocketing. Hemp can be used for industrial, agricultural, and personal wellness […]
Going Contemporary? Go White Oak Flooring!
White oak flooring is affordable and has longevity. This, combined with its timeless elegance will translate to comfort and high resale values for your home. Whenever genuine, honest-to-God solid hardwood flooring is mentioned, the most common species that often comes […]
Plant Protection from Sun and Heat
Plant protection from Sun and Heat The gardener must at times give plants protection against too intense light and against excessively high temperatures. Damage from intense light is most likely to occur when naturally shade-loving plants are exposed to direct, […]
China Plant Hardiness Zone Map
China Plant Hardiness Zone Map Map by Mark P. Widrlechner, USDA-ARS North Central Regional Plant Introduction Station, Ames, Iowa. For more information, or to request a laminated hard copy of this map, please contact us at 515-294-3511 or send e-mail messages […]
London’s Olympic Park Gardens: An Attraction of Their Own
The London Olympic Park, built for the 2012 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, is the U.K.’s largest new urban park. It was named the Olympic Park during the games and later renamed Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in honor of the Diamond […]
Climate change and sustainability in the garden
We all know the effects climate change is having on the world’s weather, but not many of us will have considered just how significant this might be to our gardens. What could gardening in a changing climate mean for us […]
Plants that like Acid Soil Garden
Plants that like Acid Soil Garden In recent years it has come to be recognized that certain species of plants, including some of the most highly prized ornamental shrubs, are favored by acids in the soil and injured or killed […]
Africa Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Africa Plant Hardiness Zone Map Africa plant hardiness zones for gardeners. This map is based on the USDA Hardiness Zone Map, and the map covers Africa which ranges from Zone 2a to Zone 10b. If you live outside North America […]