Grasses with fuzzy tops add a layer of texture and often color to the landscape. Whether the visual interest is created by inflorescences, plumes, seeds or tufted foliage, ornamental grasses draw the eye with their movement and vertical appeal. When choosing grasses for your landscape, consider your

Peas (Pisum sativum) are a popular home garden crop, including snow peas, sugar snap peas and shelling peas. This vegetable grows nearly everywhere in any type of soil. As long as the weather stays cool, peas grow and produce better in fertile, moist soils.

Willow is a short-lived, fast-growing tree that may reach up to 100 feet in height. The trees prefer slightly-damp soil but will grow well in dry, sandy soil if they have access to regular irrigation. Willow trees will seek out water sources, and the roots may often be found growing into pipes throu

A garden bed, whether it holds flowers, vegetables, herbs or a combination of many kinds of plants, can be an attractive addition to any landscape. Sometimes the plantings grow a bit freely, covering not only the bed they are in but spreading into surrounding areas as well. If you want a planting be

The water requirements for roses can be tricky -- because there are so many factors. The best way to determine how much water your rose needs is to try growing the rose on a trial-and-error basis until you decide how much water your rose needs to look its best and produce the most beautiful flowers.

The allure of pest-deterrent flowering plants is easy to understand. Not only do they fill the garden with color and fragrance, they keep unwanted insects and animal pests at bay. The humble marigold has long-been a favorite among those who prefer natural gardening methods, however, the effectivenes

Banana yucca, or Yucca baccata, occurs naturally in high-altitude desert areas across much of the American Southwest and northern Mexico. The plant's stout, bluish-green leaves emerge from a short central trunk and form an erect rosette measuring 40 inches in height and breadth. In summer, a 3-foot-

Lavender is a woody plant that produces small fragrant flower clusters. Lavender flowers and oil are often used in cooking, decorating, and for aromatherapy. You can plant your own lavender plant in your garden and benefit from the delicate flowers and their soothing scent. Planting lavender is not

Shrubs with long-lasting blooms are real garden assets.Jack Hollingsworth/Photodisc/Getty ImagesFlowering shrubs with long-lasting blooms grace the yard and also provide bouquets for the home. All flowering shrubs require care, and selecting shrubs with extended flowering periods and...

Honeysuckle is an old-fashioned garden plant. It can be grown as a hedge or shrub but is most commonly grown as a vine. Luckily, honeysuckle is a tough plant and the pests that are attracted to it are easy to manage.

Taxonomy is the science that assigns names to taxa. In botany a taxon is an individual plant or any group of similar plants to which botanists have given an official name. The cultivated apple (Malus pumila) is a taxon, and it joins similar groups of plants to form further taxa.

Take a poll among a group of rose enthusiasts as to which rose is the loveliest, and you're likely to get a varied answer. Similarly, gardening experts weigh in with differing opinions regarding the role of sugar in extending the life of roses. Without a doubt, sugar, in the form of sucrose, is pres

Pumpkin soup is a hearty dish that can be prepared year-round but is often found during the fall, when fresh picked pumpkins are readily available. There are many varieties of pumpkins, some better for carving than for pie or soup. Characteristics of good soup pumpkins include a good seed-to-flesh r

Seeds are plant embryos encased within a hard shell. Some seeds are surrounded by fruit and are cultivated for use as a food source. How a seed is cultivated determines its viability, yield and structure.

Holly (Ilex spp.) is a large group of shrubs and trees ranging in height from 1 foot to more than 50 feet. The plants are evergreen or deciduous, depending on variety, and have specific sunlight requirements. The Ilex genus contains more than 400 different species native to both Asia and the United

Numerous plants and trees in your yard or home garden are edible. Each one has a distinct flavor that is not available in a supermarket. Be careful when deciding to incorporate any of these items in your meal. Misidentification can lead to harmful side effects that in some cases may be potentially f

Hollyhocks come in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesHollyhocks make a soft or bold statement in the landscape with colors ranging from soft, pale yellow to black. Their blossoms typically take two growing seasons to fill the landscape with color,...

Growing cabbage in October is the optimum time. Cabbage grows fast, is nutritious, and looks great in the garden. There are a variety of different cabbage types you can grow, including, red heading, green heading, savoy, and green Grenadier. Cabbage is usually served on St. Patrick's day with Corned

The tiny red flowers that begin appearing on the red sunset maple tree in early March are a sure sign that spring is coming. The red sunset maple is a deciduous tree with a round or oval-shaped crown. The tree's flowers last for four weeks or longer before leaves start to come into view. When leaves

Proper tree watering techniques help your trees remain healthy.tree image by Viera Pon from Fotolia.comTrees use almost five times less water in cooler months than they do in the heat of summer. Knowing how and when to water your trees can help ensure that your trees do not develop...