by Elmer Krehbiel, Master Gardener | Oct 12, 2023 | Landscaping, Gardening
Crape myrtles are one of the best warm-season landscape shrubs, producing beautiful flowers during the summer and colorful leaves in autumn. During winter dormancy, the larger crape myrtle varieties develop attractive bark. Choosing Crape Myrtle Varieties Crape myrtle...
by Anawalt Lumber | Oct 6, 2023 | Landscaping, Gardening
Ferns offer unsurpassed variety in the home and garden. They can be grown in pots, hanging baskets, beds, and rock gardens, as specimen plants, or massed as ground covers. Fern Growth Habit Before planting, consider the look you want to achieve. While some ferns form...
by Elmer Krehbiel, Master Gardener | Sep 25, 2023 | Landscaping, Gardening
Shrubs and trees can provide a rainbow of colors in the landscape. Their longevity matters because of the cost to establish and maintain them. Shrubs & Flowers The spring-flowering shrubs with color are: azalea – pink, purple, red or white flowering quince...
by Anawalt Lumber | Aug 14, 2023 | Landscaping, Gardening
Cyclamen are tuberous-rooted perennials grown for their beautiful flowers that resemble shooting stars. They’re native to the Middle East, Cypress, and Crete. They have a common name of “Sow Bread” because pigs eat the big roots. Their tubers contain...
by Anawalt Lumber | Aug 10, 2023 | Landscaping, Gardening
Southern California has the blessing of warm weather most of the year. Winters are mild, too. These conditions allow for many tropical blooming plants in our landscapes. One such plant is Ixora, of which jungle geranium is the most common variety. Ixora Varieties...
by Anawalt Lumber | Aug 8, 2023 | Landscaping, Gardening
Daylilies are easy-to-care-for perennials that can enhance any landscape. They come in various colors and range in size from one foot to 6 feet, though most are from 18 inches to 36 inches. They have a tuberous root system and can be either deciduous or evergreen....
