Posts Tagged ‘trees for big yards’
Why Aren’t the Ginkgo Leaves Yellow This Year?
Ginkgo trees can be stunning in fall. The broad, fan-shaped ginkgo leaves turn a brilliant yellow that is particularly striking at sunrise and sunset. Then, the leaves all drop quickly — sometimes in one day — and the show is over. Something different is happening this year — the leaves are dropping and many are…
Read MoreGreat Plants for Northern Gardens: Day 18 — Northern Pin Oak
Every landscape needs a significant tree. Many urban gardeners seek to find trees that are smaller and more suited to small spaces, but if you have a property that is one-quarter acre or more in size, you can plant an oak — and you will be glad you did. Northern pin oak (Quercus ellipsoidalis) is…
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