By Julie Christensen Like most herbs that are native to the Mediterranean, rosemary (Rosemary officinalis) thrives in poor, rocky, alkaline soil and hot conditions. It’s winter hardy only in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 6 through 10; elsewhere, it’s … [Read more...]
How to Grow Impatiens Flowers
Impatiens flowers (often called "impatients") have long been the most popular bedding plant in the U.S. for several reasons. The plants have an attractive mounding form with glossy leaves and delicate flowers. They tolerate full shade, where most other flowering plants won’t … [Read more...]
How to Grow Mulberry Trees
By Julie Christensen Native to China and Japan, the white mulberry tree (Morus alba) has been cultivated for thousands of years there, where it is the preferred food source of silk worms. In the early 1800s, enterprising settlers brought white mulberry trees to the U.S., … [Read more...]
How to Grow the Jacaranda Tree
By Julie Christensen Visit any exotic tropical region in late spring and summer and you’ll probably find the jacaranda tree (Jacaranda mimosifolia) in full bloom. These trees are among the loveliest of tropical trees, with an open, vase-shape and extravagant clusters … [Read more...]
How to Grow Inkberry (Evergreen Winterberry) Shrubs
By Julie Christensen Native to the eastern United States, the inkberry shrub (Ilex glabra) might just be the answer to a problem area in your yard. This evergreen shrub tolerates and even thrives in continually wet soils where other plants fail. It’s also more … [Read more...]
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