What’s a Juniper, exactly? It’s the evergreen plant that comes after Mayiper and just before Julyiper. Dad jokes aside, this popular and versatile ornamental takes many forms — ground covers, shrubs, and trees. The foliage can be shades of green,...
The peace lily prefers Bach. The cactus craves heavy metal, the spider plant grooves on classic rock, and the Dieffenbachia digs Brubeck. We’re being facetious, of course. We know that plants respond to music, but we haven’t determined their playlists —...
Mark Twain called it “the most delicious fruit known to men.” He was referring to the cherimoya, a living fossil from the highland valleys of Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. Ripe cherimoya spoils quickly and is hard to ship, so it’s considered a luxury...
If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? What about when a tree “talks” to another tree? Have you ever heard whisperings in the forest? Trees are abuzz with conversation beneath the soil. They share life-sustaining...
Did you know that shade can extend the life of your driveway? It’s true — shade can lower surface temperatures by 20°F to 45°F compared to areas exposed to direct sunlight. Air temperatures can drop by 5°F to 15°F under the canopy of a mature tree. Shade shields...
