Category: Plants And Trees

Lemon trees are a wonderful addition to a coastal landscape. They thrive in hot, humid weather, and produce incredibly sweet aromatic blossoms. And of course, the fruit is a major plus. However,...

Clay soil is a frustrating growing medium. It has an extremely fine texture, which allows it to hold onto nutrients that leach through other soils, and it can also hold a great deal of water. It’s...

For the past month, I have been perplexed by an Oleander plant in my front yard that, despite my best efforts, has been drooping. The leaves, even the limbs, were bowed over giving the entire plant...

When people find out I have horticulture experience, they generally respond with, “I kill all my plants.” After hundreds of these interactions, I’ve discovered the number-one reason people...

Lemon trees make a beautiful and functional addition to a yard. The fruit has rich amounts of vitamin C. The juice improves digestion, skin health and just makes water taste better. Both Lemon zest...

On a recent trip to St. Croix, my wife found herself taken with the palm trees that blanket the island. Now, it evokes images of beach vacations and exotic locations anytime she sees this. And so,...