Some plants have names related to uses they no longer have - the pitch apple is an example. In the old days, pitch-apple “pitch” was scrapped from the seeds and used to caulk boats. The “apple” portion of the plant is misleading as the fruit is poisonous. However, pitch-apple has been given a new use as a landscape plant. While it can only be dependably used in the warmer parts of the County, the pitch-apple is a broadleaf evergreen that can make wonderful hedges and privacy screens, as well…

Exotic texture and drought tolerance make clusia an outstanding and unusual plant for home landscapes. Read all about it!

Hello hedge apple! Hawé Osage orange! It’s the time of year when you may see these softball-sized, bright-green fruits loafing in the leaf litter along fores...

Find out how to use hedge apples to repel spiders and mice so you can enjoy a pet free space. This is a frugal way to repel pests!

Your front yard is your home's first impression, and a well-designed hedge can be the difference between ordinary and extraordinary. Hedges aren't just about boundaries and privacy; they offer an opportunity to add structure, texture,

The Osage orange, also known as a hedge apples (and in some areas, “monkey balls”), is a tree that grows in North America, and gets its name from the Osage Native American tribes who used its hard …

Hedge apples are the fruit of the Osage orange tree. This hardwood tree produces the oddly shaped fruit during the late summer and early fall months. Hedge apples are great centerpieces for harvest and Thanksgiving displays and will keep their color for months if properly preserved.

Ficus hedges are ideal for those looking for fast-growing privacy screens or aesthetic boundaries in their outdoor spaces. With proper planting and care, these versatile plants can be easily shaped to fit any style. Notably, they thrive with regular pruning to maintain their dense foliage. For detailed tips on planting, care, and maintenance of a Ficus hedge, don’t miss the full article. Start creating your lush green privacy hedge today!

Speed and greenery go hand in hand with these 5 fast-growing evergreen shrubs, designed to provide efficient screening and aesthetic appeal.