Growing Tips & Techniques

The jacaranda tree is a lovely tropical tree with fragrant purple blossoms that bloom in clusters. Because its leaves may grow up to 20 inches in length, the jacaranda tree is a great shade tree. Jacaranda trees, in general, are a suitable choice for big outdoor spaces in warm regions. Read more

When most people think of oranges, they think of the fruit that is commercially available in grocery stores. What many people don't know, however, is that it's possible to grow your own orange tree from a seed. By following a few simple steps, you can start growing your own orange tree and enjoy fresh oranges right from your backyard! Read more

Are you looking for a beautiful, timeless tree to add to your landscape? The sycamore tree might be just what you need. Known for its striking bark texture, majestic size and low-maintenance care routine, the sycamore is an ideal choice for anyone hoping to spruce up their garden with a hardy plant. Read more

If you’ve been thinking of planting an olive tree in your garden then this blog post is right up your alley! We will explain exactly why olive trees make such great plants to add to any landscape - from their care needs to information on when best to harvest, we've got all the details covered so that you can get started growing an olive tree today! Read more

Cosmos Flowers are annual plants that may be easily grown by scattering seeds in the garden after any threat of frost has gone. In around two months, these classic cottage garden flowers attain full maturity. The flowers perch atop long, thin stalks, forming a cloud of color that attracts bees, butterflies, and birds to your garden throughout the summer. Cosmos blooms resemble daisies in appearance. They appear in a variety of hues, and new varieties are being produced every year. Read more

There are two types of persimmon tree: American and Asian. The American variety grows wild in most of the southeast and produces fruit that must mature on the tree before eating; eating an unripe one is unpleasant. The delicious fruit of Asian persimmons is more regularly grown. Both types of trees are lovely and beneficial to the landscape. Read more

Broccoli is a tough vegetable that thrives in the cooler months of the year. In most sections of the country, two crops per year (spring and fall) are conceivable, thanks to ongoing improvements in quick maturity and heat tolerance, which extends the life of broccoli through all except the warmest periods of the season. Broccoli is a nutrient-dense vegetable that can be prepared in numerous ways. Growing broccoli is also not difficult if you follow a few simple guidelines. Read more

Edelweiss Flowers, also known as Leontopodium alpinum, are well-known for having woolly, lance shaped leaves and white flowers shaped like stars. These delicate flowers are native to the high altitudes of the Alps, where they thrive despite the harsh conditions of rocky soil, low temperatures, and strong winds. Read more

Avocado trees are native to central Mexico, where they have been grown for generations. In the 1930s, Hass, the most popular and in-demand commercial avocado variety to date, was initially bred in a garden in Southern California. Today, Mexico and Southern California provide the majority of the world's avocado supply.  Read more

Collards trees grow in temperatures as low as 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and they grow well in containers that can be kept indoors for the winter in colder climates. They may also be cultivated as an annual and propagated by taking cuttings in the fall, rooting them inside, and replanting them in the spring. Tree collards, like their collard siblings, survive heat better than other brassicas and may be picked at any time of year. Read more