Because of boxwood's adaptability and high pruning tolerance, one can use it to create any type of garden form. Whether you need a rounded shrub or an artistically-pruned bush, the… Read More
By Em Casalena 2 years ago
Em Casalena
Em Casalena is a writer at A-Z Animals where their primary focus is on plants, gardening, and sustainability. Em has been writing and researching about plants for nearly a decade and is a proud Southwest Institute of Healing Arts graduate and certified Urban Farming instructor.
Em is a resident of Arizona and enjoys learning about eco-conscious living, thrifting at local shops, and caring for their Siamese cat Vladimir.
Arborvitae trees are among the best fast-growing, low-maintenance evergreen trees for use as a privacy screen or hedge. If you plant several of them in a row, the thick, dense… Read More
By Em Casalena 2 years ago
Elms are very versatile trees that are commonly used for harvesting timber. Chances are, a lot of the furniture in your home was likely made from elm wood due to… Read More
By Em Casalena 2 years ago
A tree in bloom is a beautiful addition to the garden. However, it appears really stunning when the flowers are grouped into enormous inflorescences. Tree hydrangeas have grown to be… Read More
By Em Casalena 2 years ago
Who doesn’t love a good brassica oleracea? This broad species of vegetables contain many of the typical gardener’s favorites, including kale and cabbage. But what are the real differences between… Read More
By Em Casalena 2 years ago
You're missing out on a home gardener's favorite if you've never heard of a Meyer lemon. Meyer lemons are a thin-skinned hybrid fruit that is partially a lemon and partially… Read More
By Em Casalena 2 years ago
The nutrient-rich legume family includes lentils and beans, which are renowned for their high levels of protein and vital nutrients. These vegetables can be used in place of meat or… Read More
By Em Casalena 2 years ago
The Japanese maple is a true staple in any landscaping plan, and there are many cultivars of this gorgeous shrub. The red dragon Japanese maple boasts beautiful, lacy, purple leaves… Read More
By Em Casalena 2 years ago
The seeds of the Phaseolus lunatus plant are referred to as butter beans, lima beans, and sieva beans. They are offered in both juvenile and mature forms and can be… Read More
By Em Casalena 2 years ago
Hamamelis virginiana, commonly known as witch hazel, and forsythia suspensa, commonly known as forsythia, are two beautiful and somewhat similar plants. However, some key differences between witch hazel vs. forsythia… Read More
By Em Casalena 2 years ago
Wax myrtles and crepe myrtles are independent genera of trees and shrubs with extremely different physical characteristics and cultural requirements, despite the fact that they may have similar popular names.… Read More
By Em Casalena 2 years ago
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