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Lilac Trees That Can Be Grown in Zone 9
When not in bloom, the lilac bush seems like nothing more than your run-of-the-mill green shrub. Once it produces its showy blooms, however, the lilac bush comes ablaze with lavender, violet, pink or...
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What Plants Can Withstand Frost?
Tropical plants lend an exotic touch to the garden and are a favorite at nurseries. All too often however, gardeners grow tropical plants in their garden only to have them withered by the frosts of...
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Evergreen Yew Trees With Red Berries
All species of Yew trees belonging to the genus Taxus, including the common yew (Taxus baccata), have flat, needle-like leaves and grow attractive red berries. Most species, however, do not thrive in...
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While not all fruit trees acclimate well to container growth, with proper care, many trees settle nicely into a large container even after they reach maturity. These trees can provide a yield of...
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Hardy Shade Plants
With so many hardy shade plants available, there's no reason why your shady garden can't look just as attractive as a sunny garden. Interesting plant combinations, plants with variegated foliage or...
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Deer-Resistant Late-Blooming Perennials
Late-blooming perennials are plants that produce blooms toward the end of the growing season. Deer-resistant perennials are plants that deer generally won’t feed on, but they are not deerproof. When...
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Conifers That Do Well in Clay Soil
With its poor drainage and dense consistency, clay soil presents a number of challenges to the gardener. Even working with clay soil is tough, literally. Many coniferous trees require excellent...
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Sod Varieties
Growing an immaculate and flawless lawn seems to have become the ultimate measure of a good gardener. That statement is debatable, but, nonetheless, lots of money is poured into the soil every growing...
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What Kind of Trees Do Not Drop Messy Seeds?
Trees add both aesthetic and economic value to the landscape, from lowering summer cooling and winter heating bills to increasing property values. Trees that bear seeds also often attract beneficial...
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Plants to Attract Deer
Attracting deer helps to create a natural landscape while providing a glimpse into the lives of these graceful creatures. Adding the right plants to the area will attract deer. Keep in mind that even...
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Drought Tolerant Lime Tree
The key lime tree (Citrus aurantifolia), also known as the Mexican lime -- and the key ingredient to a tasty pie -- is more resistant to drought than any other citrus fruit tree and requires little, if...
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What to Know Before Building a Pool
Whether you need a spot to relax, play with the kids or get in some exercise, a swimming pool can be an ideal addition to your backyard. However, building a pool is not a simple project — it requires...
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Fence Installation Questions
There are a number of different fence types, and different fences often serve different purposes once installed. Whether you are installing a fence yourself or hiring a contractor to do the...
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How to Use Plants to Keep a Pond Clean
Plants are more than just a beautiful addition to a backyard pond. They also serve an important function in maintaining an appropriate balance of nutrients in the pond’s water. Plants not only reduce...
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Variegated Shrubs & Plants
Variegated shrubs and plants produce foliage with assorted coloring and patterns appearing on the same leaf. These patterns and coloring may edge the green foliage, appear as splatters on the leaf...
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Growth Zone for Japanese Plum Trees
Pairing your garden's zone with the growth zone of a plant gives a step up in your garden. By choosing plants that are hardy in your zone, you create a garden with a better chance of fulfilling your...
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Plants in Natural Ponds That Dry in the Summer
Shallow natural ponds in warm Mediterranean climates with dry summers go through extreme growing conditions. The water evaporates in the summer leaving dryer growing conditions and fill up again during...
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The Best Climate for Plum Trees
Plums (Prunus ssp.), members of the rose family, grow well in most areas of the United States, producing a more compact tree than other types of fruit trees. Most plum trees cover themselves in spring...
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Outdoor Green Plants With Berries
Outdoor plants with attractive green foliage add color to your yard while acting as a focal point, hedge, barrier or privacy screen. Several species of these stunning plants also produce showy berries...
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The Blackberry Plants for the Largest Berries
Blackberries (Rubus) are produced by several species of woody plants, all of which are members of the rose family. The shrubs produce sweet, elongated purple-black fruits. Depending on the species,...
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