Torreya Nutmeg Yew

Torreya A genus ( tribe ) of 7 evergreen coniferous trees related to the Yews, that is native to Asia and North America. They are valued both as ornamental trees as well as for the wood which is strong and durable and great for use as fenceposts however usually too scarce for commerical value. They prefer moist, fertile, well drained soil in sun or partial shade with some protection from wind. Propagation can be from half hardened cuttings taken...

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DIY Granite Surround Fire Pit

This Granite Surround Do It Yourself Hearth is very stylish, easy to construct and comes equip with a 120K BTU manual light Crossfire Burner System, 30” aluminum plate, lava rock, 36” 1/2 “ flex line with 1/2” key valve and 12” key. This fire pit measures 52" in outside diameter, 30" inside diameter and is available in 3 different kit sizes: 12" high, 16" high and 20" high. These kits come standard with a manual light Crossfire Burner but an...

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Osage Orange

MacluraMaclura pomifera ( Osage Orange )Native to Texas & Arkansas north into the midwest U.S.; the Osage Orange is an extremely hardy sturdy very ornamental tree. It is an excellent choice for shelterbelts on the Great Plains though is hardy over a very large portion of the U.S. and in Ontario, Canada. Typically reaching up to 60 feet in height; with ideal conditions the Osage Orange can grow very large reaching up to 110 x 100 feet with a trunk...

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Landscape Pictures

Landscape PicturesLandscape Pictures The worldwide is changing in therefore many ways and the news landscape is no exception. intelligence delivery is apace changing its face and we are now visual perception newer forms of manner of speaking channels with the ascend of the internet. Slowly but surely the days when we bought newspapers and magazines to read the in vogue reports on type A regular fundament are becoming amp thing of the past. Traditional...

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Hair Grass

Deschampsia Deschampsia caespitosa ( Tufted Hair Grass )A fast growing, finely textured grass, forming a semi-evergreen ( evergreen zones 7 to 9 ) foliage clump reaching a maximum size of 3.5 x 5 feet. It is native to North America, from Greenland to Alaska; south to California to North Carolina. It is also native to northern Eurasia. The Tufted Hair Grass is a cool season grass that grows mostly during spring and fall though remaining green during...

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Small Garden Design Ideas Landscaping and Home Garden Plans

A Garden owner can themselves design and can create layout Plans for planting of landscapes and Garden. You as an amateur Gardener can attain a good level of experience by working for many hours in your Garden. This will give you many Ideas. Landscaping can be enhanced with a vegetable Home Garden as part of the small Garden design. There has been an increased interest in small Garden design since the twentieth century.Who so ever be the designer...

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Deer Resistant Plants in the Landscape

Deer Resistant PlantsWhile no plant is completely deer resistant there are several species that you can choose from that are attractive in the garden and are less desired by our four legged friends. While some plants such as hosta, arborvitae and yew are referred to as "deer candy" other selections are often avoided due to their taste, texture or aroma.  The selections that I will mention are plants that provide color and interest...

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