By Jennifer Poindexter Do you love looking through books and magazines when they catch perfect images of the “southern” landscape? One of the main things to appear in these scenarios is a southern magnolia tree. Have you ever wanted to grow one of these trees in your … [Read more...]
25 Trees You Should Avoid Planting in Your Yard, Explained
By Jennifer Poindexter Are you considering planting a tree in your yard? As much information as you may find about the right trees, have you considered which trees you should avoid planting? There are some trees which are known for being messy, invasive, or even weak. … [Read more...]
Weak Wooded Trees to Keep Away from Your House
By Jennifer Poindexter Have you ever wondered what you should consider before planting a tree in your yard, especially near your home? One thing that should probably cross your mind is the durability of the wood of any tree you choose. Though there are many trees to choose … [Read more...]
How to Grow Turk’s Cap Flowers (Malvaviscus arboreus), Explained
By Jennifer Poindexter Do you need a beautiful, unique, but low-maintenance shrub for your home? If so, you’ll be hard pressed to find a plant as accommodating as the Turk’s cap plant. If you’re unfamiliar with this plant, it’s a gorgeous shrub which produces reddish-orange … [Read more...]
What’s the best time to plant shrubs?
QUESTION: What’s the best time to plant shrubs? My husband and I have an argument about this subject and I'm not going to say which of us says what. Is there a best time, and what it is? - Renata W ANSWER: The best time to plant shrubs is in the fall. There are multiple … [Read more...]