If you’ve got a tough landscaping situation, bayberry shrub (Myrica) might just be the solution. Bayberry is native to eastern North America and thrives along the rugged coastal areas of Maine. Hardy in USDA plant hardiness zones 3 through 6, this shrub has a loose, open form and … [Read more...]
Dirty Dozen Fruits and Vegetables with High Pesticide Residues
By Julie Christensen The Environmental Working Group is a non-profit organization that conducts research on the effects of pesticides in our foods. Every year, this organization issues a list of the top twelve fruits and vegetables that are most heavily contaminated with … [Read more...]
How to Grow Blackhaw Viburnum trees
By Julie Christensen Blackhaw viburnum (Viburnum prunifolium) is one of those low-maintenance trees that you can put in the ground and count on to thrive. Native to the eastern and central United States, blackhaw viburnum tolerates most soil types, so long as the soil is … [Read more...]
How to Grow Bamboo
By Julie Christensen Native to Asia, bamboo might seem like a tree, but it’s actually a type of grass. There are over 1,400 species of bamboo, ranging from dwarf varieties that stay under 2 feet tall, to giant types that reach over 100 feet tall. The plants are … [Read more...]
How to Grow Asters
By Julie Christensen Few flowers are as bright and cheery in the garden as asters. These perennial plants bloom from late summer to fall, when most other plants are dwindling. Asters are loved for their daisy-like flowers that come in a wide range of hues. The plants create … [Read more...]
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