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Crape-Myrtles in Southern Landscapes

One of the most beautiful of summer blooming shrubs and trees in southern landscapes is the Crape Myrtle.   The official name of this eye-catching plant is Lagerstroemia. The crape myrtle can be grown...

51 comments    plants trees shrubs
Aloe71

Poison plants to cats, Most complete list

As you already should know, cats musn't be allowed to eat plants, only cat grass as most plants are hazourdous to them. The following list contains some of the plants that have been acknowledged as having...

0 comments    cats plants feed
Picture 1. Anegada, as flat as a pancake, and drowned by the Caribbean Sea.82

Gone Places

Can anybody imagine being on a hurricane driven island that is below sea level? And having to live there for a year? I used to teach at a school in a place called Anegada, which means ‘drowned’ land in...

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Striking North American Shrubs

Sometimes it's easy to forget about the importance of shrubs. They are not only visually beautiful in the garden, but in the wild, they are but one more component of a vital part of Mother Nature's plan. ...

10 comments    gardening flowers plants
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Shrubs And Plants To Watch Out For

It would surprise many people to know that some of their favorite plants and shrubs, the very ones around their children, pets, and livestock --  are also dangerous and poisonous. Two examples would be...

11 comments    gardening garden fruit
Notice the angled cut just above the outward facing bud.  The bud has broken and has started sprouting.  Pruning will encourage new growth.  That is why winter pruning must be done while the plant is dormant. 72

How to Prune Roses in the Winter

Pruning roses in the winter is integral to their health. Learn how to prune roses while they are dormant to increase blooms in the summer.

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Fast Growing Evergreens for Quick Privacy

We used to have a home that was surrounded by bad neighbors. They were loud, they were hanging Rebel Flag banners from porches and in windows. We needed a privacy screen and we needed it fast. Financially,...

2 comments    how to home tips
American Holly77

Shade Shrubs

Shade shrubs are a great way to add color and interest to a shady area of your yard or garden. There are numerous shrub varieties that can thrive in light to dense shade, and most will do well in your...

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Rose77

Roses - A Beginners' Guide to Roses

Roses can be grown anywhere by anyone if you locate the right rose and plant it properly. Roses are beautiful even in the smallest garden. Here are roses photos, tips on growing roses, and videos on caring for roses.

10 comments    roses growing roses rose plants
Rhododendron73

Where The Shrubs Grow

All shrubs (bushes) are woody plants and are different from trees because of their multiple stems and the fact that they are mostly significantly shorter. As a rule, shrubs are less than fifteen feet tall....

8 comments    gardening garden bush
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