A pint-sized variety of the Monterey cypress, lemon cypress trees are famous for their unique, chartreuse needles and their refreshing, lemon-like fragrance. While these plants are often used as short ...

You can plant dormant trees and shrubs and sow native plant seeds in January to get a head start on your garden. Discover three fruit-producing plants and six native plants to add to your garden this ...

Growing plants from seeds is incredibly satisfying. And when those seeds would otherwise be thrown in the trash, there is ...

Follow these simple steps to grow a lemon tree from seed. Start by ensuring you have all the necessary materials needed, including a fresh lemon, seed trays or small pots, well-draining potting soil, ...

False cypress (Chamaecyparis spp.) is a genus that includes six species of evergreen trees. You can use them as specimen plants to add vertical interest in the landscape. And since they are evergreen, ...

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