Deciduous Shrubs with Colorful Autumn Foliage
Karen We often associate fall color with trees but there are some outstanding deciduous shrubs that provide impressive displays of yellow, orange, red and purple foliage to the autumn scene. True,…
Plant Profile: Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum var. heptalobum)
There are many beautiful Japanese maples and this is one of them. With its elegant form and superb autumn coloration it is a fine choice for a courtyard, cottage garden,…
How to Select a Tree for the Patio
When choosing a tree for a patio you should consider several factors; function, size, tree needs, and upkeep. Shade is probably the most common reason people want a tree in…
Five Small Deciduous Trees for the Mixed Border
If you have a fairly large garden you may be able to include some small trees. These trees can give a feeling of permanence to the garden and give drama…
Name This Plant Game: Trees 8
Chuck This simple game tests your gardening knowledge by identifying five plants shown in photos from a list of possible names. Photos of each plant are accompaned by a clue describing…
A Visit to Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai, China
A visit to Shanghai can be daunting when you figure that there are 24,000 people per kilometer not counting the huge tourist population. Since the city is wall to wall…