When choosing pear trees for the home landscape and home orchards do consider the heirloom varieties.

There are a number of native grape species in America. In addition the European grapes were also introduced to the New World by the Europeans.

Sweet oranges are probably the most widely cultivated citrus of all. These are suitable for sub-tropical and tropical climates.

In many areas of the country, deer are a serious problem for home landscapes. Previously my garden was deer-free, but that began to change about five years ago. That was when I decided to grow plants they don´t like.

Vinca is a favorite among gardeners because it can tolerate hot summers.

Everyone welcomes the warm tones of the autumn foliage. However, some plants with gorgeous fall color are nondescript the rest of the year. Happily, that isn´t so for the Amur maple.

The tea plant is a species of camellia. Originally native to Asia, its origins are obscure.

Pears can live for at least 50 years. These trees are more upright and vertical than apple trees.

You can get a lot of good ideas for your landscape by visiting flower and garden shows.

The purple heart is an attractive foliage plant.