Unlike coniferous trees which largely grow needles, deciduous trees have wide leaves that come in a number of shapes, sizes and colors. Although they can be more of a challenge to grow they are often more rewarding. Here are some…
When most people think of bamboo, they imagine the fast-growing hallowed stems that are used for building, cooking, and feeding pandas. What most people don’t imagine is the Nandina domestica plant, also known as both heavenly bamboo and sacred bamboo….
In the wild, the Bald Cypress tree grows in wet, swampy soils along riverbanks and flood plains. Specimens of this plant have reached ages as old as 1000 years. Although the tree generally likes wetter climates, it has been grown…