When designing a garden with autumn interest, consider bark, fruit, and the form and texture of the plant, in addition to fall leaf color. For additional information, follow this link: Fall Shrubs and Trees Source: Penn State Extension … [Read more...]
The Chemicals Behind the Colors of Autumn Leaves
Who's ready to go leaf peeping? The Chemicals Behind the Colors of Autumn Leaves With autumn looming on the horizon, the leaves on some trees have already begun the transition towards the vibrant hues of … [Read more...]
October Tips: TREES, SHRUBS and GROUNDCOVERS
• Fall is the best time of year for moving plants. Transplant deciduous trees and shrubs when they are dormant. Evergreen trees or shrubs, however, may be transplanted earlier in the fall, before they go dormant. • Old, fallen leaves contain the … [Read more...]
September Tips: Trees, Shrubs and Groundcovers
Fall is a great time to plant and divide perennials and shrubs for next year's garden. By planting in the fall, your plants do not endure the stressful summer heat during establishment and have time to form sufficient root systems before the onset … [Read more...]
Parasitic Vines That Feed on Parasitic Wasps That Feed on Trees
Parasitic Vines That Feed on Parasitic Wasps That Feed on Trees Parasites have a leisurely lifestyle — set up camp at someone else’s place, live off their food, profit (evolutionarily speaking). … [Read more...]
The Colors and Traditions Behind Roses
Roses are perennial favorites for decorating and celebrating a number of occasions. They are showy, beautiful, and smell wonderful, and they come in such a variety of colors, of which you can find many offered by Jackson & Perkins. Their long … [Read more...]
When Inner Conifer Needles Turn Yellow or Brown
When Inner Conifer Needles Turn Yellow or Brown Though we commonly call them “evergreens,” conifers such as pine, arborvitae, spruce and Hinoki cypress (above) lighten their load of old needles in late summer and fall, with a show of yellowing or … [Read more...]