The pineapple (Ananas comosus) found its way to America long before Columbus did. A native of southern Brazil, this hot fruit traveled with Indians up the length of South America and Central America to Guadaloupe from the West Indies, where Columbus “discovered” it. Now, distinct pineapple cultivars develop in warm climates around the world, including […]
An early-bearing variety of shelling pea, Burpee’s “Dark Seeded Early Perfection” (Pisum sativum “Dark Seeded Early Perfection”) peas are named in part for the dark green color of the beans you’ll discover inside each pod. According to the seed business, this “Dark Seeded Early Perfection” variety is particularly handy for the home gardener who enjoys […]
Before making efforts to turn your brown grass back to green, then you need to determine exactly what caused the grass to turn brown. Although grass shade can be affected by disease and insect damage, the most frequent cause of grass turning brown in California is inappropriate watering practices. Checking the total amount of water […]
The strawberry plant is a part of the rose family and also believed to have been cultivated since the time of ancient Rome. Now, strawberries are grown on every continent except Antarctica, and also the amount of strawberries grown in California alone would wrap around the Earth 15 times. You will find far more than100 […]
Japanese blueberry (Elaeocarpus decipens) is a broadleaf evergreen tree that grows to a mature height and width of 30 to 40 feet. It’s hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8B to 10B. When left to develop naturally, the limbs cover the back from the ground up. Shade-tolerant ground-cover plants could be good […]
Despite its name, the gold egg tree isn’t a tree but the frequent name for its “Ovigerum” number of decorative eggplant (Solanum melongena “Ovigerum”). Its name comes from the resemblance of its fruit to gold chicken eggs. Increasing this plant in your backyard benefits you with a colorful, ornamental accent. Growing Conditions Golden egg trees […]
Planting pine trees (Pinus spp.) Provides shade, windbreaks and viewing, along with less obvious benefits such as the calming sounds of wind through the pine branches and aromatic scents from leaves and sap. Approximately 114 species of pines are native mostly to the North Hemisphere, but they develop throughout the planet as ornamentals and for […]
Decorating a fireplace requires special care due to the heat and fire danger involved. As nice as your living room might look with houseplants in certain places, think twice about putting plants in those places which are too near the fireplace. In certain conditions, however, houseplants can sit by a fireplace, as long as they […]
Some fruit trees can also be grown for attractive features like colorful flowers or special leaf, features that put them in a collection called “ornamental” since their fruit will be non-edible or trivial and they have additional, attractive capabilities. The bronze leaf plum tree (Prunus cerasifera) is a fantastic illustration of the kind of ornamental […]
Since flowering shrubs perform best in direct sunlight, finding plants to fill might appear to be a daunting task. The quantity of maintenance needed to keep plants blooming and healthy year after year another major factor when picking shrubs. Gardeners can choose from a variety of shrubs that grow well in regions with partial shade. […]