By Peggy Deland
Dahlias are usually grown from tubers, rather than from seeds or young plants. The tubers are often mistaken for bulbs, but they are structurally more similar to a potato than an onion. Dahlias are native to Mexico, where the starchy tubers are sometimes gathered for food. They first arrived in Europe in the late 1700s but were not grown for their flowers until 1815. Instead, attempts were made...
By Tricia Goss
Juicy, ruby red pomegranates are growing in popularity due to their numerous health benefits, sweet yet sour flavor and tempting appearance. Pomegranate trees flourish in warmer climates, and do particularly well in sunny areas of a yard. Pomegranate trees typically stay on the petite side, making them ideal for smaller yards. The colorful fruit, verdant foliage and eye-catching flowers add to...
By Amy Madtson
Although flower bulbs do not bring instant gratification to a landscape, once they bloom, the results are spectacular. Flowers grown from bulbs bloom year after year and do not need to be replaced like other plants. Bulbs divide each year and can be dug up, split, and replanted to create an abundance of breathtaking flowers. Planting bulbs at the right time will ensure plenty of blooms in your...
By Lacy Enderson
Italian prune, or plum trees as they are also called, are tough and resilient when they are small. Give them lots of water and they will grow up to produce big juicy plums. Italian plum trees will usually fruit after 3 years, so don't become discouraged when the fruit doesn't appear right away. Italian plum trees grow best in rich and moist soil. After the third year add a deciduous tree...
By David Lessem
For a tree, growing is an important survival strategy. Taller trees grow above the forest canopy to receive direct sunlight. Because of this, most trees do not stop growing unless they die. You can, however, slow down a tree by carefully pruning it every season. Plan ahead. Trees are genetically programmed to keep growing, but some trees grow taller than others. If you like the way maple trees...