Trees
Purple flowering trees are a visual delight, with blooms that contrast against the backdrop of green leaves in spring. Here we look at the best purple spring flowering trees.
Dogwood trees (Cornus sp.) and cherry trees (Prunus sp.) are similar in the way that they are both flowering deciduous trees, and they both produce white and pink blooms.
There are a number of dogwood trees that produce pink flowers, adding a bold color to the tree which contrasts beautifully against the green foliage. If you’re looking for a pink flowering dogwood tree, consider one of these varieties.
Banana Trees
As with most plants and trees, removing damaged leaves isn’t essential to the plant’s health, but it will greatly enhance the plant’s visual appeal.
Ornamental banana plants are native to jungle habitats in the tropical regions of Asia and Australia. They grow well in warm climates with plenty of sun and moisture, adding an exotic look to the garden landscape.
Banana trees are herbaceous plants native to tropical regions of Australia and Asia, where they grow in jungle habitats. Banana plants belong to the Musa genus, and within this, there are over 70 different species of banana plants. Most of these species thrive in full sun, though there are some exceptions. Here we will look at the best lighting conditions for various different banana trees.
Dogwood
Dogwood trees (Cornus sp.) and cherry trees (Prunus sp.) are similar in the way that they are both flowering deciduous trees, and they both produce white and pink blooms.
There are a number of dogwood trees that produce pink flowers, adding a bold color to the tree which contrasts beautifully against the green foliage. If you’re looking for a pink flowering dogwood tree, consider one of these varieties.
To boost the available nutrients in the soil, frequent applications of fertilizer at the appropriate times will keep the tree in its best health. Dogwoods have high nutrient needs, so knowing which fertilizer to use and when to use it can be pivotal in the successful growth of your tree.
Magnolias
The Magnolia liliiflora is more commonly known as the Lily Magnolia, because the flowers resemble lilies. This is one of the more compact varieties of magnolia, growing to an average height of between 8 and 12 feet, making it an ideal choice for growing in a container or in small gardens. It can be grown as a medium to large shrub, or a small tree, but will need the same care regardless of its form.
Magnolia trees are best known for the large, beautiful white flowers they produce, but if you’re looking to add a little more color to your landscape, there are a lot of magnolia varieties which bloom in shades of pink. Here we look at some of the most popular pink flowering varieties of magnolia tree.
Magnolia trees are magnificent specimens, with glossy green leaves and an abundant display of flowers produced each spring. If the foliage on your magnolia tree is turning brown then it could be a completely natural part of the tree’s life cycle, or it could be cause for concern.
Palm Trees
Fishtail Palms are an interesting and easily identifiable type of palm, thanks to the jagged edge of their leaves, which make them look like fishtails. These palms do not typically grow from a single stem or trunk, and instead produce multiple stems in clumps. Many types of Fishtail Palms send out suckers, though not all of them do this.
There are a number of factors that will affect how much you will pay for a palm tree to be removed. The key factors affecting the cost are the type of palm tree removal you need, the height of the palm, and so on. Keep reading to for further details
Here we look at some of the best types of palm that can be used to create shade, and how to care for them.