Marvellous May Plant Colour By: James Kilkelly Many plants vie for my attention during the month of May. Here are four of my favourites.
Cornus alternifolia “Argenta”
Cornus alternifolia “Argenta” is commonly known as the “Variegated pagoda dogwood”. Originating in Asia, its common name relates to its shape which resembles a sacred tower in China. This large deciduous shrub or small tree can have ultimate height of 3 metres (9ft); with a spread of approx 2 metres (6ft). Within the next week its layers of slim branch... Tags: plants, flower, may
Prunus laurocerasus is commonly known as the Cherry laurel or English laurel. It is quite often confused with Laurus noblis (bay laurel or Grecian laurel), which is the victory laurel of ancient Greece.
A hardy evergreen shrub native to Asia and Europe, It is often planted as a large ground cover or under-planting beneath forest trees. I once did some work for Newtown house in Abbeyknockmoy (an old estate house with a forest attached) and witnessed first ... Tags: laurel, hedging, shade, evergreen, shrub
Shrubs - the Way I Like It! By: Khieng Chho People who wish to be in touch with their inner side and Mother Nature prefer taking care of shrubs rather than other types of plants becuase generally cuter and easier to transfer to different locations. Tags: shrub, Shrub Pruning, Evergreen shrubs
Flowering Azaleas, Camellia, Crepe Myrtle (crape Myrtle), And Other Important Landscape Shrubs By: Pat Malcolm Landscape shrubs are divided into two main categories: Evergreen shrubs grown primarily for the green leaves, and shrubs that are grown for flowers. Some of the flowering shrubs that are grown for flowers are also evergreen, such as: Albelia, Azalea, Banana shrub, Bottlebrush, Bridal Wreath, Gardenia, Ligustrum, Oleander, and Tea Olive. Azaleas and Camellias are the most important of the flowering shrubs.
Flowering Evergreen Shrubs
Azaleas are perhaps the most well know... Tags:
Landscaping Shrubs By: Mary Miller Defining your landscape can be a challenge, but starting with simple shrubs is a no-hassle, low-maintenance option. Shrubs can add color and beauty to your yard with virtually no upkeep. There are so many different varieties to choose from, it’s easy to find the perfect one to complement your landscape.
Types of Shrubs
To add colour and texture to your yard, choose one of many options including azalea, dogwood, hardy shrub rose, hydrangea or lilac. Planting a colorful shr... Tags:
The Flame Azalea Shrubs Are Easy Plants To Grow In Shade By: Pat Malcolm Most gardeners consider the azalea shrub as an easy plant to grow, if located in the most suitable environment. Azaleas can be divided into two recognizable groups, the evergreen azalea and the deciduous azalea, which drops all of its leaves in the fall during cold weather. Most deciduous azaleas grown in an ornamental garden are native plants of the American forests, and the group consists of approximately 16 species that vary in color from: white, pink, yellow, red and bi c... Tags:
Azalea Hybrid Bushes And Native American Fiery (flame) Azaleas By: Pat Malcolm Buying the best azalea shrub offers a gardener many choices for various landscapes. The Southern indica azalea hybrids are the most popular flowering shrubs for warm climates that includes the Formosa azaleas of white, pink, red, purple, magenta, violet, and lavender. Other outstanding Formosa azaleas are Duc DeRohan, Dutchess of Cypress, G.G. Gerbing, George L. Tabor, Madonna White, and South.
Kurume azaleas are evergreen azaleas with considerable cold hardiness and were ... Tags:
Transplanting Trees & Shrubs By: R Birch There times when a plant out grows its spot or needs to be moved to make way for a new garden design. When transplanting a shrub or tree be aware of the weather. Though possible, transplanting shrubs during very hot weather is definitely not recommended, it can cause... Tags: Garden Guides, Gardening, Garden Tips, Gardens, Trees, Shrubs, Tansplanting, Plants
Pruning Roses By: Colin Clifford Roses seem to grow and produce flowers for only a few years before becoming exhausted and starting to develop flowers down the lower part of the stem.Pruning is therefore needed to prvent the plant becoming a tangled mass of dying and living wood with inferior blooms. Tags: garden roses, climbing roses, shrub roses, Hybrid Tea, Floribunda, shrub, red rose, black rose, ro
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