when you prune trees

when you prune trees

This is an excerpt from the Book Called “Trees Shrubs & Hedges FOR YOUR HOME” .Continue reading to learn more about when you prune trees, thanks to the author.   Landscaping With Trees, Shrubs, And Hedges When To Prune Pruning stimulates growth in woody plants-just as deadheading and pinching back stimulate flower and foliage production in herbaceous plants. […]

Pecan – Native American Tree

Pecan-Native American Tree

This is an excerpt from the Book Called “NATIVE TREES FOR NORTH AMERICAN LANDSCAPES ” .Continue reading to learn more about Pecan – Native American Tree, thanks to the author.   Carya illinoinensis  PECAN  DESCRIPTION: The pecan is our largest and most commercially valuable hickory and is the state tree of Texas. Many people who love […]

Abies Balsamic- Native Trees of North American Landscapes

Abies Balsamic

This is an excerpt from the Book Called “NATIVE TREES FOR NORTH AMERICAN LANDSCAPES ” .Continue reading to learn more about Abies Balsamic Native Trees For North American Landscapes, thanks to the author.   Abies Balsamea  BALSAM FIR  DESCRIPTION: Balsam fir is one of the most cold-hardy and aromatic of all conifers. It thrives in cold, […]

Community Gardens of San Francisco

Community Gardens of San Francisco This is an excerpt from the Book called “Cracks In The Asphalt “ by Alex Hatch. Continue reading to learn more about Community Gardens of San Francisco, thanks to the author. BERNAL HEIGHTS BERNAL HEIGHTS COMMUNITY GARDEN Bernal Heights Boulevard Bernal Heights Community Garden is the oldest in San Francisco, […]

Identifying Trees

Identifying Trees This is an excerpt from the Book called “Eyewitness Tree” by David Burnie. Continue reading to learn more about Identifying Trees, thanks to the author. The first stage in identifying a tree is to figure out whether it is a conifer or a broadleaf. This section outlines the main differences between them and provides […]

Thinning and pruning easter

Thinning and pruning easter This is an excerpt from the Book called “The Art Of Creative Pruning” by Jake Hobson. Continue reading to learn more about Thinning and pruning easter, thanks to the author. Thinning One area of Japanese pruning that seems to be largely overlooked by the rest of the world is that of […]

What Do trees Need to Grow? – Know the Basic Needs of Your Tree

What Do trees Need to Grow? – Know the Basic Needs of Your Tree Did you know trees and humans have many things in common? Trees are as productive as humans in various ways. Like us, trees need certain elements to stand firm and healthy, and you can call it FOOD. Growing trees is not […]

Exotic Heat Island

Exotic Heat Island This is an excerpt from the Book called “Small Family Gardens “ by Caroline Tilston. Continue reading to learn more about Exotic Heat Island, thanks to the author. Design Brief Interesting plants Play areas for children Lawn  Features Den for children Raised beds Bicycle shelter A new extension was the impetus for changing […]

Garden Feature

Garden Feature This is an excerpt from the Book called “New classic gardens“ by Jill billington. Continue reading to learn more about Garden Feature, thanks to the author. Furniture What people want from the modern formal garden is no different from the requirements of all gardens, past and present-namely, comfort, practicability and beauty. The style […]

Where Does your Garden Grow?

Where Does your Garden Grow? This is an excerpt from the Book called “Planting Design Essentials “  by Jill Anderson and Pamela Johnson . Continue reading to learn more about Where Does your Garden Grow?, thanks to the author. Analyzing your local area, knowing your soil, evaluating the light, assessing moisture levels, providing shelter from exposure Is your climate […]