How To Grow Japanese Maples: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Acer palmatum Family: Sapindaceae (formerly Aceraceae) Type: Deciduous ornamental tree or large shrub Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–8 (some cultivars to Zone 9; select cultivars to Zone 4) Mature Size: 6–25 feet tall and wide, depending on cultivar Light: Partial shade preferred; morning sun with afternoon shade in warm climates Water: Consistent […]
How To Grow Lavender: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Lavandula angustifolia Family: Lamiaceae (mint family) Type: Evergreen woody perennial shrub / herb Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–9 Mature Size: 1–3 ft tall, 2–4 ft wide Light: Full sun (6+ hours daily) Water: Low; drought-tolerant once established Soil: Well-drained sandy or gravelly loam; neutral to alkaline (pH 6.7–7.3) Growth Rate: Moderate Bloom […]
How To Grow Hydrangeas: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Hydrangea spp. (including H. macrophylla, H. paniculata, H. arborescens, H. quercifolia, H. serrata, H. anomala subsp. petiolaris) Family: Hydrangeaceae Type: Deciduous flowering shrub (a few climbing or evergreen species) Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3–9 (varies by species) Mature Size: 3–15 feet tall and wide; climbing types 30–50 feet Light: Morning sun […]
How To Grow Green Giant Arborvitae: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Thuja standishii × plicata ‘Green Giant’ Family: Cupressaceae (Cypress family) Type: Evergreen coniferous tree Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–8 Mature Size: 40–60 feet tall, 12–20 feet wide Light: Full sun to partial shade Water: Moderate; tolerates brief drought once established Soil: Adaptable; prefers moist, well-drained loam, pH 6.0–8.0 Growth Rate: Fast — […]
How To Grow Kumquats: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Citrus japonica (syn. Fortunella margarita) Family: Rutaceae (Citrus family) Type: Evergreen shrub/small tree Hardiness Zones: 9-11 Mature Size: 8-15 feet tall, 6-10 feet wide Light: Full sun to partial shade Water: Moderate, consistent moisture Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic (pH 6.0-6.5) Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Days to Harvest: 3-6 years from […]
How To Grow Figs: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Ficus carica Family: Moraceae Type: Deciduous tree/shrub Hardiness Zones: 8-11 Mature Size: 10-30 feet tall, 10-30 feet wide Light: Full sun to partial shade Water: Moderate, drought tolerant once established Soil: Well-draining, pH 6.0-7.0 Growth Rate: Fast Days to Harvest: 1-2 years from planting Edible Parts: Fresh and dried fruits Flavor […]
