They say that good things come in small packages and jujubes certainly do. Jujubes are also known as Chinese dates and have been cultivated in China for over 4,000 years, where they're used not only as food, but for medicinal purposes. The Chinese have used them for centuries to … [Read more...]
How to Grow Chrysanthemums
Chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum spp.) take center stage in fall, just as most annuals and perennials are closing up shop for the season. These extravagant flowers have disc-like blooms in a variety of bright hues. Most commonly, you'll find them in grocery stores and nurseries in … [Read more...]
How to Grow Hackberry Trees
If you're looking for a tough, long-lived shade tree, hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) might be just the right tree. Native to the Eastern United States and the Midwest, hackberry trees thrive in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 2 through 9. They have an … [Read more...]
How to Grow Dogwood Trees
Native to the Eastern United States, dogwood trees (Cornus florida) are among the most beautiful of flowering, ornamental trees. The dogwood tree offer clusters of bright blooms in spring, followed by glossy green leaves during the summer and brilliant fall foliage. Their … [Read more...]
How to Grow Cypress Trees
When you think of cypress trees, you probably think of the stately trees found in Southern swamps. Here, bald cypress trees (Taxodium distichum) often become covered in Spanish moss and develop "cypress knees," -- knobby growths that form on the bark directly above the waterline. … [Read more...]
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