How to Grow and Care for Norway Maple Trees

Personally, I’m a big fan of serration.Whether it’s a megalodon tooth, a trusty pocket knife, or th

The empress tree (Paulownia tomentosa), sometimes also known as the princess tree or Royal Paulownia, is adorned with lovely purple, vanilla-scented flowers and big, beautiful, velvety leaves, and it grows very quickly. For this reason, it is a popular tree to plant for quick shade. The empress tree is actually one of the fastest-growing trees in the world and has been known to grow up to 20 feet within its first year, so you'll be able to enjoy its beauty sooner than you might expect. As a bonus, its wood is very valuable. In fact, it's so valuable that people sometimes steal young empress trees in the dead of night. There are downsides to growing a tree this rampant in certain climates, so here are all the facts about this beautiful tree and where and how to grow it.

A statuesque tree and lover of disturbed places, if you’ve been to the eastern portion of the United States, you’ve probably encountered black walnut in the wild before.This native tree loves roadsides, abandoned fields, an

Looking to upgrade your garden with a durable evergreen shrub that provides year-round interest and doesn’t require the backbreaking labor of higher-maintenance plants, such as roses or hedges?Look no further than heavenly bamboo.We link to

If you love growing common sage in your herb garden and live in a warm area, you’ll want to consider adding Cleveland sage into the mix.Salvia clevelandii, also known as California blue, frag

Life feels like a nonstop grind of weighing different options, doesn’t it?“Creamy or crunchy?” “Denim or khaki?” “Do I tell them how I

There is a whole lot to love about redbuds. Who hasn’t been mesmerized by a tree crowned with a cloak of vibrant reddish-pink flowers? It’s a stunning sight.Even after the flowers fade, the glossy, heart-shaped leaves are an attractive additio

I have about zero control when it comes to eating fresh fruit.In the past I’ve cleaned entire raspberry bushes of edi

Whether it’s a stack of pancakes or a bowl of piping hot oats for breakfast, I’m always ready and waiting with a Basque-style glass bottle of maple syrup.The ol’ pancreas may not appreciate my carbolicious me

Ever wanted the majesty of a tree and the glory of a floral display, all in the same plant? Want all that with a side of drought-tolerance and attractiveness to pollinators? Well, look no further than the peacock flower, aka the red bird of paradise.This evergreen tree or shrub has dark green, bipinnate compou

The captivating Yucca brevifolia, commonly known as the Joshua tree, is a member of the agave (Agavaceae) family.With the Mojave, Great Basin, and western Sonoran D

If you’re a “Here We Come A-wassailing,” Yule log, Tiny Tim, and plum pudding-type of holiday reveler, have I got the holly for you to grow at home!English, aka common, holly (Ilex aquifolium) is native to Europe, no