Berry producing trees and shrubs are a great way to add interest to the winter landscape. Hollies, with their red berries, are probably the most common plant used in this way. There are, however, may species which form colorful berries. The following list includes plants which produce red, blue and purple winter fruit.
Archive for November, 2009
Plants For The Coast
On November - 15 - 2009
Gardening along the coast can be a challenge. Plant in coastal gardens are often exposed to high winds, salt spray and sandy soils. This list includes those plants which can tolerate coastal conditions better than most.
Trees
American Holly – Ilex opaca
Atlantic White Cedar – Chamaecyparis thyoides
English Lavender – Lavandula angustifolia
Eastern Arborvitae – Thuja occidentalis
Ginkgo – Ginkgo biloba
Black Cherry – Prunus serotina
Colorado Spruce – Picea pungens
Eastern Red Cedar – Juniperus virginiana
Horsechestnut, Common – Aesculus hippocastanum
Horsechestnut, Red – Aesculus x carnea
Littleleaf Linden – Tilia cordata
London Plane – Platanus x acerifolius
Oak – Quercus spp.
Pine, Austrian – Pinus nigra
Pine Balck – Pinus thunbergii
Pine, Pitch – Pinus rigida
Pine, Scotch – Pinus sylvestris
Red Maple – Acer rubrum
Silk tree – Albizzia julibrissin
Sweet Bay Magnolia – Magnolia virginiana
Tupelo – Nyssa sylvatica
White Poplar – Populus alba
White Spruce – Picea glauca
The silhouettes of trees and shrubs…
On November - 14 - 2009
become prominent features in the garden during the winter months. Keep this in mind when preparing a planting plan.
Berry producing…
On November - 13 - 2009
shrubs attract wildlife and provide color to the landscape in winter.
Garden Design: Part 2
On November - 13 - 2009
Composition in landscape design refers to the layout of garden structures and plants, the spaces they create (patios, lawns, etc.) and the transitions between them (paths, steps, etc). Successful garden compositions strive for unity which is realized when elements of the design have a harmonious relationship to each other.
Avoid adding too much…
On November - 12 - 2009
organic matter when planting. It may discourage root growth beyond the original hole.
Plants which are borderline…
On November - 11 - 2009
hardy will do best in a protected and south facing location, such as against a stonewall, as these will be the sunniest and warmest.
Planting Roses As Groundcover
On November - 10 - 2009
Some roses grow so close to the ground that they’re often used as groundcovers. Most of these low growers bloom continuously throughout the summer. Some, such as the white flowering ‘Kent’, spread though low arching branches, while others, such as the pink flowering ‘Nozomi’, spread close the ground and root as they grow. They are generally easy to grow and maintain, needing only light pruning. These low growing roses are ideal for growing on embankments, over walls or at the front of a shrub border. There are a number of great roses to use as groundcovers. Some of the most vigorous and beautiful variety include: ’Avon’, ’Berkshire’, ‘Blenheim’, ‘Pink Bells‘, ‘Red Trail‘ and ‘Suffolk’.
During dry spells…
On November - 10 - 2009
provide your tress and shrubs with a slow and steady supply of water rather than a quick short dose.
Weekly Garden Photo: Green Garden
On November - 10 - 2009
