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Squirrel Corn - Dicentra canadensis The Dicentra canadensis, known to most of us by the more intriguing name of Squirrel Corn, is a perennial native to the deciduous hardwood forests and woodlands of the eastern regions of North America. The Squirrel Corn is known for its unique and, at times, bizarrely shaped root network that gives the plant its name, or at least part of its name. The tangle of roots ends in clusters of yellow nodules, resembling a kernel of corn.  However, we …

Shrubs Make Excellent Border Plants Border plants have a wide variety of garden uses, including privacy, landscaping, and creating biological diversity right in your own back yard. Although the options are practically limitless, shrubs make ideal border plants because they come in so many varieties, shapes, and sizes. The garden is an expression of personal taste, and using shrubbery to define its borders can show off the underlying artist in every gardener. Flowering shrubbery flaunts …

Ground Fern Moss - Thuidium Delecatulum Ground Fern Moss is a hardy moss that is naturally found on all of the continents, except for Antarctica, understandably. It thrives easily and can grow to cover large areas, typically advancing four to five feet in a single year. The Ground Fern Moss is like this named because it produces small stalks which grow leaf-like structures resembling a common fern; how excellent to have the opportunity to spread this shorter gorgeous fern-impostor all over your …

Plants for SaleWhen the spring arrives, it is time to start working in your garden. Therefore, a trip to a nursery or garden center is essential to pick out your plants and other items. These centers have a variety of plants for sale, including garden plants, perennials, ferns, wetland plants, ground covers, and live stakes.Garden plants are certainly the most popular type of plant for home gardens, and there are hundreds of varieties available. This makes it easy for a gardener to select t …

Buckeye TreeThe Buckeye Tree (Aesculus) can grow to a mature height of 50 feet in zones 4 thru 9 while the growth rate is at a medium speed this adaptable tree can be planted in soil conditions where others trees will not thrive. If so desired this ornamental tree can be placed in situations of less sun to become more of a shrub than the taller version trees. Buckeye Tree traits: This particular tree can survive even in circumstances that would kill another species of tree and after becoming ful …