Crabapples, members of this Rosacae plant family, are low-maintenance, versatile trees which add color to the landscape for the majority of the year — providing masses of flowers in spring, vibrant apples in summer, and a dramatic show of color in autumn. Fall foliage may be yellow, yellow, red, maroon, purple, orange or bronze, depending …

Even though they bring tears into your eyes, it’s difficult to imagine not having onions in the kitchen. These cool-season vegetables can be grown reliably in virtually any climate. As they develop, the plants generate a tuft of leaves above ground for a bulb develops underground. A bulbless onion can nevertheless be harvested because of …

Large cactuses and succulents create a bold statement in the garden. All these drought-tolerant plants may take the heat and thrive in dry-soil conditions where many other plants die. A succulent is any plant that has a fleshy stem, leaf or root capable of storing water during long, dry periods. Cactus (Cactaceae) is a part …

Sedums, numerous species, hybrids and cultivars within the genus Sedum, are commonly called stonecrop. They’re drought-tolerant perennials prized across U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 10, although specific cultivars generally have smaller growing ranges. Bigger varieties of this plant, also called showy sedums, grow in clumps, producing flowers attractive to bees, butterflies …

Bell pepper crops naturally take up quite a bit of room in the garden. Grown from the ground, these plants must be placed with 4 to 5 ft of distance on middle between plants. But a lot of elements that help determine the magnitude of the plants, and plants which have been stunted may be …

The plants in edge beds and also edging help define areas of the outdoor space and offer a transition from one space to the next. Sloping near patios, walkways or driveways soften hardscaping components and add visual interest into the room. Even though there are numerous plants which could be used in borders and edging, …

Colorful primulas are among the first flowers to appear in spring, providing a bright spark to a landscape just coming to life after a long winter. Also called primroses, most primulas are indigenous to light climates. In their natural habitat, primulas prefer woodland conditions — moist, well-drained dirt and semi-shade. Primula includes tens of thousands …

Hydrated lime is one method to elevate the pH level in dirt. As one of the most caustic tactics to lime an area, it’s not frequently utilized in home gardens. Whether it is, it has to be done carefully, for the individual applying it as well as for the plants it may come in contact …

A frost-sensitive, subtropical plant, the avocado tree (Persea americana) grows only in the warm climates of U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 through 12, depending on the cultivar. Most avocado varieties can not endure sub-freezing temperatures for long and need to be over-wintered indoors in colder areas, but selecting the right time to …

Grape vines are cultivated for their fruit to make wine, raisins, jams or to consume whole. Them grow and a few vines can reach up to 100 feet if left unpruned. Some species grow wild, but whether cultivated or wild all species that is grape leaves have netted veins with five main veins radiating outward …