Hardy English Wakes

English Wakes

The Carpathian walnut has proved hardy to sub-zero winters and is doing well in the Midwest and the northern United States, where California varieties suffer catastrophic winter injury. The glossy-leafed,

The Hemlocks

The Hemlocks

No other tree conifer native to the United States surpasses the hemlock in grace and beauty.  Canada And Carolina Hemlocks This is especially true of the Canada and Carolina hemlocks,

What Is The Persian Parrotia

Persian Parrotia

Persian Parrotia is one of our gardens’ most interesting woody plants. Brilliant foliage coloration makes this tall shrub or small tree particularly distinctive in the autumn. Parrotia: Witch-Hazel Family Parrotia

Horse Sense About Tree Care

horse sense about tree care

Everyone looks at a tree differently, particularly when considering its value. The artistic person believes a tree to be one of the Lord’s most magnificent creations. To a child, a

Canada Hemlock

Canada Hemlock

If one tree were to be selected as having more uses on the home grounds than any other, I am certain hemlock would be nearly a unanimous choice. The hemlocks

An Important Time for Trees

Time For Trees

Because December has so much activity for the entire family, the garden may easily be neglected. December is usually the month when the ground will be frozen on the surface

How to Plant Acorns, Bukeyes and Chestnuts

plant acorns buckeyes chestnuts

Chestnuts, Buckeyes (or horse-chestnuts), and most acorns must be planted while still moist. If they are permitted to dry out, they will not grow. Seed Germination  Seeds should be gathered

Willows Trees of Many Uses

Willow Trees

Willows grow almost universally over the humid parts of the temperate zones and, generally speaking, are held in little esteem by the average person. Yet, in their way, they are

Flowering Trees From The Tropics

Tropic Trees

Much of the charm of Florida’s winter comes from the parade of exotic flowering trees that burst into bloom from November through March, when most of the country is in