by Jennifer Poindexter Do you like the idea of growing your own fruit? When I first began preserving my own food, the thought of growing fruit trees came to mind. I purchased fruit in bulk for canning, but it wasn’t long until I took the plunge towards adding fruit trees to my … [Read more...]
21 Top Fast Growing Shrubs for Landscaping
by Jennifer Poindexter Are you in the market for shrubs that will grow fast? You came to the right place. There are many options which fall into this category, and I’m going to walk you through them. Whether you need fast landscaping or a shrub which will provide privacy … [Read more...]
31 Fast Growing Trees for Quick Results
By Erin Marissa Russell & Matt Gibson The fastest growing tree in the world, according to Guinness World Records, is the Moluccan albizia (Falcataria moluccana) which is the most common tinder tree species in southeast Asia. Moluccan albizia have been known to grow as much … [Read more...]
Garden Myth: Some trees have deep taproots
by Robert Pavlis Tree descriptions refer to two classes of trees: some with shallow roots and others with deep taproots. Those with taproots have most of their roots deeper in the ground, where they get most of their water and nutrients. These deep-rooted trees are claimed to … [Read more...]
Honey Locust vs. Mimosa Trees
The honey locust and the mimosa are two shade trees that are not commonly used as landscape trees, but are both great for use as lawn accent trees. Mimosa trees, due to their invasive nature, require some extensive cleanup, especially when planted near homes, as fallen flowers, … [Read more...]
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