Plant Profile: Sweet Acacia (Acacia farnesiana)
Karen A native of Texas and Mexico, sweet acacia is also native to southern Asia and Australia and is an invasive species in Australia. It is grown in southern France for…
Plant Profile: Leadplant (Amorpha canescens)
A native of woods, savannas, and prairies from Ontario and Manitoba, south to Louisiana, Texas, and New Mexico, leadplant is a small shrub with silvery green leaves and bluish-purple flowers…
How To Plant a Tree or Shrub
Chuck One of the most frequently asked gardening questions is “What is the best way to prepare for and then plant a tree or shrub”? Unfortunately planting a tree or shrub…
Source for Good Plants: A Visit to the Farmers’ Market
There are numerous sources for plants but my all time favorite is the local Farmer’s Market. As soon as the weather warms up my husband and I begin our ritual…
Plant Profile: Mediterranean Heather (Erica darleyensis x ‘Mediterranean White’)
One of the plant gems I found this weekend at the local big box store was this fabulous heather. I have grown it before and love it so I could…