Trees in Tingshu’s Backyard

Planting an olive tree goes beyond the act of nurturing a green companion in your garden. For many, it holds profound spiritual significance that travels beyond cultures and traditions. In this article, you’ll explore the spiritual meaning of an olive tree.

We’re visiting with Tingshu Hu from Massachusetts again today. We’ve visited their beautiful garden in the spring  when the flowering trees are stealing the show, and today they’re sharing their garden in the summer, with photos they took in June:

We’re back in Massachusetts, visiting with Tingshu Hu again. Yesterday we took a look at summer in her front garden, today she’s sharing views from her beautiful back garden, with photos all taken last June.

Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) trees produce delicious fruit in summer and growing your own means the fruit can be enjoyed when they are sweet and meltingly ripe, unlike shop-bought fruit, which must be harvested early to be transported while firm. Apricot trees can be grown successfully outside in warmer parts of the UK, notably the south-east of England. Elsewhere, because the beautiful pink blossom is borne in early spring and is therefore liable to frost damage, only grow apricots in large pots and keep under cover for the colder months. When planted in the right conditions, an apricot tree should start producing fruit within two or three years and live for decades.

A Better Homes & Gardens Christmas craft is going viral on TikTok, but there’s something special about this viral DIY—the original how-to was written in 1969.

 Each ‘T’ tree is a unique character – from the Tulip Tree with its vibrant flowers to the towering Teak, renowned for its durable wood. Let’s have a look at some wonderful Trees that Start With T!

When the celebrations are over and decorations have been packed away, it’s time to think about how to reuse your cut Christmas tree, instead of sending it to landfill. From shredding it to make mulch to using it as a frame for climbing plants, there are many ways to put the wood and needles to good use.

There’s a Christmas tree hack working its way through TikTok and promising to make your tree grow healthier and happier but, as is the case with many rumors online, there's not much truth to it.

Perfect for tiny spaces or as under plants in larger landscapes, these small palm trees will bring a sense of tropical elegance to your home garden.

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Every year, new trends and tricks pop up for holiday decorating. And this year, one holiday question that is perplexing us is: should you be washing your artificial Christmas tree?

Growing a tall Rubber Tree (Ficus elastica) in your home can transform your space into a tropical delight with its glossy and broad leaves towering to new heights!