Gardening

Queen Anne’s Lace is an attractive wildflower herb. Its clusters of small white flowers sit above delicate fern-like foliage. In the center of the flower is a dark purple spot. This is said to be the blood of Queen Anne, an English queen who was a keen lace maker. One day she pricked her finger on a needle and her …

There are so many different types of house plants out there – it can be difficult to know where to start. This guide will walk you through the top 25 best and most common house plants that are low maintenance, what they require and how to help them thrive indoors 1. Kalanchoe This type of succulent, originally found in Madagascar, …

If you are looking for a plant profile for the Golden Chain Tree, you are in the right place. This particular species of tree has a unique ability to form a single chain, which looks like a bar code when viewed from above. These chains are actually long tendrils that extend outward from the root of the tree and reach …

Red Tip Photinia: Red tip photinia (Photinia x fraseri) is a broadleaf evergreen shrub that gets its title in the stunning red colour of its young leaves, that change into a dark green as they mature. Also called Fraser photinia, it’s a wonderful shrub for hedges and privacy screens. Additionally, it may be shaped it a little specimen tree. Red …

The bridal wreath spirea (Spiraea prunifolia) is a medium-sized deciduous shrub with an upright arching habit, including thick sprays of white double flowers that make an automatic focus in the landscape. Since it grows taller, the tree might come to be somewhat open and leggy. The Spiraea genus can be located within the Rosaceae family of crops, and it bears …

Ash trees are in the Fraxinus genus within the olive (Oleaceae) family of woody plants. They are often used as shade, lawn, and street trees and were once the most planted urban tree across the U.S. You can identify ashes by looking for trees with opposite branching (not many trees do this) and compound leaves formed by clusters leaflets. Ashes …

Not everyone has the time (or the patience) to take care of a garden full of fussy plants, no matter how beautiful they may be. Even experienced gardeners love having plants that will thrive all on their own. The good news is that low maintenance doesn’t mean boring in the gardening world. There are lots of options that are both …

Dogwood trees have an intriguing and storied history. It has been said that Native Americans would make daggers from the tree. Its very name seems to confirm that. Dogwood is derived from dagwood, a name that connects the material used with the tool created. The exceptionally strong wood made great swords, walking sticks, and other specialty tools. Also interesting to …

Best Xeriscape Plants: Almost 40 years ago, in response to serious drought conditions at the time, Denver Water gave new life to a concept by coining the term “xeriscape.”  It was the beginning of an initiative to implement the concept of xeriscaping/desert landscaping and the use of xeriscape plants throughout the landscaping industry. If you’re wondering why 40-year-old news matters, …

The citronella plant is prized for its citrus-like aroma. The scent is mistakenly thought to contain citronella which repels mosquitoes. This belief has given the plants their alternative name of mosquito plant. Pelargonium Citronella may not be the most effective way to keep mosquitoes away from your home. However, they are still pleasingly attractive and aromatic plants. The plant’s attractive …