Michael Brooks narrates and adventurous Tilman-style voyage to Greenland in search of the fabled Mirror Wall. Have you ...
An important component of native woodlands are birch trees. Most people think of white or paper birch (Betula papyifera), ...
Luckily, many dwarf fruit trees are available that fit well in compact landscapes, but they will likely need to be ordered online. Dwarf fruit trees come in two broad categories – genetic dwarfs ...
The bark of a tree is its own protection against the weather. While we shrug on a coat when it’s wet or cold, a tree will ...
“The right trees, strategic anchor plantings, appropriate ground covers, and an expanse of lawn is never out of style.” Appearance: Overcrowded plantings can easily make your landscape look messy, and ...
Water availability regulates the competition between trees and other vegetation ... with live forest ground layer referring to organisms such as dwarf herbs, lichens, mosses, etc. that live in forest ...
Ruschia is a genus native to the drier regions of southern Africa. This species and cultivar, commonly called Dwarf Carpet of Stars, is a very low-growing succulent groundcover with a tight growth ...
Eliminate woodpiles and other combustible material near your home and under trees. F. Mark Plants are not the only items that need fire-smart attention in a landscape. Most gardens contain numerous ...