How to Care for Bonsai: Chinese Juniper (Juniperus chinensis)
Karen Chinese juniper is an evergreen coniferous tree or shrub native to Asia but is widely grown as an ornamental. It is a member of the cypress family, Cupressaceae, that also…
Garden Hedges: Evergreen Conifers-2
Evergreen conifers offer many features that make them desirable as a hedge. Their dense covering of needles throughout the year make an effective screen or privacy hedge and can serve…
A Visit to Yuhuayuan, the Imperial Garden in the Forbidden City, Beijing, China
No trip to Beijing is complete without a visit to the Forbidden City but don’t count on seeing the Imperial Garden. The shear size of the Forbidden City is overwhelming…