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How to Grow and Care for Tulip Tree (Yellow Poplar)
A North American native, tulip tree is a fast-growing shade tree with a wide, straight trunk and beautiful showy flowers. A member of the magnolia family and also known as tulip poplar and yellow poplar, this easy-care tree is hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Learn how to grow Liriodendron tulipifera in this guide. Read…
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Death by Black Walnut: The Facts on Juglone Toxicity
Have you heard of juglone toxicity? This side effect of keeping black walnut trees may be killing your other plants. Learn what fruits and flowers can withstand living near the tree and how to properly treat sensitive plants with our guide on Gardener’s Path. The post Death by Black Walnut: The Facts on Juglone Toxicity…
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How to Grow and Care for Evergreen Dogwood
Evergreen dogwoods (Cornus capitata) stand out from their Cornus cousins thanks to the pretty white spring flowers followed by strawberry-like fruit, with gorgeous green foliage that doesn’t drop in the fall. Learn how to grow and care for these low-maintenance landscape trees in this guide. Read more now. The post How to Grow and Care…
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How to Grow Wedding Cake Dogwood (Giant Dogwood)
Giant or wedding cake dogwoods are captivating landscape trees, with their distinctive tiered growth habit and glorious floral display in spring. The variegated variety is especially striking, even when they are not in bloom. Learn how to grow and care for wedding cake aka table dogwoods in this guide. Read more now. The post How…
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How to Winterize Queen Palms
Queen palms (Syagrus romanzoffiana) are true palms suitable for cultivation in Zones 9 and above. In colder regions, these palms will require protection from freezing temperatures using techniques like mulching, wrapping the tree, or moving potted specimens inside. Learn how to winterize queen palms in this guide. The post How to Winterize Queen Palms appeared…
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How to Winterize Palm Trees
Many palm trees need extra protection during the cold months of winter to ensure they survive until spring. Whether you are growing your palms in the garden or in containers, there are some simple steps to take in the fall to prepare them for winter. Learn how to winterize palms in this guide. Read more…
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How to Grow ‘Red Dragon’ Japanese Maple
A dwarf Japanese maple variety with gorgeous, color-changing foliage, ‘Red Dragon’ features vibrant leaves with a weeping form. It makes a welcome addition to gardens and landscapes and is the perfect compact specimen for containers and planters. Learn how to grow ‘Red Dragon’ Japanese maple in this guide. Read more now. The post How to…
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How to Grow and Care for Freeman Maple
Freeman maples are a hybrid cross between red and silver maples, combining the best of what both species have to offer. They are beautiful, fast-growing, and strong, ideal for rain, Japanese, and cottage gardens. Learn more about Freeman’s maples and how to grow these magnificent trees in this guide. Read more now. The post How…
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23 of the Best Mugo Pine Varieties
Mugo pines add texture and year-round interest to the garden, and they come in a wide range of sizes, shapes, and colors. Some have needles that change color with the seasons and there are diminutive ground cover types and those that grow into large trees. Learn about 23 of the best mugo pines in this…
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How to Grow ‘Bloodgood’ Japanese Maples
One of the most iconic Japanese maple varieties is the colorful, beautiful ‘Bloodgood.’ This cultivar has an upright growth habit and sports bright red, burgundy, and purple palmate leaves that make it instantly recognizable. Learn how to grow ‘Bloodgood’ in your landscape with this guide. Read more now. The post How to Grow ‘Bloodgood’ Japanese…