The Kadota Fig Tree is a beautiful deciduous garden tree that produces lovely greenish-yellow fruit in the fall and attracts birds. It is pruned in late winter to keep its size and shape. The Kadota Fig is a medium-sized tree that is commonly grown for its edible properties, while it can also be used as an ornamental tree.… Read More »
Polygala Petite Butterfly is a compact evergreen shrub that is a true perennial and adored by gardeners all over the world. It bears pea-like flowers that are vivid purple-magenta with a soft-pink central crest. This lovely bush blooms nearly all year in mild winter climates. It is a great choice for a Wildlife Garden since it attracts bees,… Read More »
Clothes moths are pests that may damage textiles and other materials. Animal fibers, including wool, fur, silk, feathers, felt, and leather, are their sole source of nutrition. These textiles contain keratin, a fibrous protein that the larva form of clothes moth can digest. The case-making clothes moths are members of the Tineidae family of Lepidoptera, or fungus moths,… Read More »
Pencross Bentgrass is known since 1955 by the scientific name “Agrostis stolonifera”. It comes from a family of Poaceae. Penncross is creeping bentgrass that Penn State University introduced. Penncross’ vitality and damage tolerance have made it the most extensively utilized creeping bentgrass in the golf industry. Penncross has a dark green turf that has good heat and cold… Read More »
Bumblefoot, also known as pododermatitis, has become a prevalent ailment in companion and aviary birds. Any inflammatory or degenerative disorder of the avian foot is referred to as pododermatitis. Pododermatitis can affect any species of birds, but it is especially severe in birds of prey, chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, swans, waders, and seabirds, as well as canaries, finches,… Read More »
Elderberry usually grows throughout much of Europe and North America. It can be used for food, medicine, and a variety of other purposes. Some people dislike the flavor of fresh fruit, yet it makes delicious jams, preserves, and pies when cooked. The family name of this plant is Sambucus nigra ssp. cerulea. This tree is 9 feet tall and has clusters of… Read More »
The emu bush, which is native to Australia’s semi-arid and dry regions, got its name from an incorrect idea that its fruits were being greedily consumed by the big flightless emu bird. Although this was later proven to be false, the name was kept. Valentine Emu Bush is a lush evergreen shrub that blooms in late winter and… Read More »
Escallonia Pink is an evergreen deciduous shrub that blooms for several months in the summer and fall. Escallonias bloom in the sun and healthy, well-drained soil. The flowers are produced in bunches and range in color from white to pinkish-red. They look great against the oval, glossy leaves. In moderate climates, Escallonias can withstand salt and wind, but… Read More »
The Pink Flair cherry tree is a durable, narrow upright tree with a compact height; clusters of pink blooms appear a week or two later than usual; beautiful reddish-brown bark and orange-scarlet fall color, ideal for smaller urban settings; requires full sun. The scientific name of this cherry tree is “Prunus sargentii”. Early in the spring, before the… Read More »
Dasylirion is a generic word for seventeen flowering plant varieties that are members of the Ruscacea family and the Asparagales order. All of these species can be found in Mexico, but three of them can also be found in the Southwest of the United States. These plants are also known as bear grass, although they are not true… Read More »
