Of all the plant characterizes, bark is probably the one which goes unnoticed most often. Once deciduous trees and shrubs lose their foliage, a plant’s bark, hidden in summer, emerges and those trees and shrubs with interesting bark, begin to stand out in the garden. Some plants have bark with interesting texture while others have brilliant colors. An often overlooked feature in the garden, bark adds character and unique qualities to the winter landscape.
Archive for the ‘trees’ Category
Trees With Interesting Bark
On November - 25 - 2009
7 More Spring Flowering Trees
On November - 25 - 2009
After a long cold winter, small ornamental flowering trees are a very welcome sight as they are among the first garden plants to brighten up the landscape and announce the arrival of spring. The following are a few classic spring flowering trees for the garden.
6 More Specimen Shrubs
On November - 22 - 2009
Golden Rain Tree (Koelreuteria paniculata) produces golden blossoms which hang elegantly from its branches. Long colorful seed pods form in the fall. The unique look of the golden rain tree makes it ideal to plant as a specimen tree in the landscapes.
Native Deciduous Trees
On November - 20 - 2009
There are numerous native trees which are both beautiful and easy to care for. Native trees are generally able to tolerate even the harshest of conditions. The following list describes 8 native trees which provide gardeners with low maintenance and attractive additions to the landscape.
Plant Form
On November - 20 - 2009
Though gardens lack flowers and foliage in the winter months, gardeners can plan for winter interest by utilizing a plant’s under-appreciated qualities. While evergreen tree and shrubs can have dramatic silhouettes year round, the branching structure of deciduous trees and shrubs goes unnoticed for most of the year. Only during winter do their intricate and crisscrossing braches become prominent. The following lists some trees and shrubs with unique silhouettes which add to add character to the winter landscape.
Shrubs With Vibrant Winter Berries
On November - 19 - 2009
Winter berries are a great way to add color and interest to a winter landscape. There are quite a few shrubs which produce berries which are suitable for almost any garden.
Small Trees
On November - 19 - 2009
Almost all garden plans, especially those for small gardens, call for at least one small tree. They can add season color, winter interest and fragrant to a garden space. Winter hardiness, disease resistance and insect resistance should be considered as well. When selecting a tree, consider all of its characteristics including flower color, bark and leaf texture, winter berries, fall foliage and winter silhouette. The following are 8 great small trees for the garden.
Planting Trees
On November - 18 - 2009
If you’re planning on planting a tree, or a few trees, to your garden there are few things to consider.
6 Specimen Trees For The Garden
On November - 17 - 2009
Specimen plants, with their unique or strange qualities, command attention in the garden. If your planning on incorporating a specimen plants in your garden design the most important consideration is placement. Smaller accent plants such as a dwarf false cypress, are effective in a patio setting where they can stand out among the flowers while larger plant such as the weeping willow need room to grow. The following is an introduction to a few commonly used specimen plants.
Small Gardens
On November - 16 - 2009
Having a small yard does not prevent you from having a beautiful outdoor space and in some ways small gardens are easier to design than large ones. They generally usually have a distinct shape and well defined edges. You’re basically working within a confined area and are able to design, in detail, every part of the entire space.
