Blogs Posts in Trees/ Shrubs/ Weeds category; 44 blog posts

Wildlife garden bylaw to lie fallow until 2011

Wildlife gardeners will have to wait another year before the city changes its bylaw to allow tall grasses and wildflowers to flourish in people's yards. "Based on our resources and current workloads, we won't get [...]

Posted On : Feb, 13 2010 | Comments : 0

The Autumn Green Tea flowers blooming

Green tea is grown in Korea on Jeju Island and in Southern parts of Korea. Green tea was first introduced to Korea during the reign of Queen Seondeok. Tea helps ward off drowsiness and invigorates one's mind and body, so Buddhist monks u [...]

Posted On : Jan, 04 2010 | Comments : 0

Indoor Plants At The Hands Of Angels

Many city dwellers find the solace for their passion for gardening in container gardens. They tend the plants and beautify their indoors with unique flowers. However the real problem begins when there comes the little hands of angels who cr [...]

Posted On : Nov, 23 2009 | Comments : 0

Planting trees is his mission possible

His aim is to see that one crore trees are planted with the co-operation of people. And, Ambaji Temple Trust has promised support and recently felicitated retired LIC field officer LD Shah, 70, who has been involved in a tree plantati [...]

Posted On : Nov, 05 2009 | Comments : 0

Complete guide to growing small trees for the garden

This time of year is prime tree-planting season. We all want an instant sense of scale and maturity in our gardens – but trees supposedly take ages to grow, so you may be tempted to buy in large sizes. Research has shown, howeve [...]

Posted On : Oct, 31 2009 | Comments : 0

Lightning strikes landmark tree

A lightning strike Wednesday was so strong that it knocked out the lights in Shallowford Park, damaged the irrigation system and even overturned a picnic table. But the damage it did to one of the park's majestic oak trees is what most worr [...]

Posted On : Aug, 08 2009 | Comments : 0

When not to worry about your tree

Evaluating tree health can be tricky. How can you sift the false alarms from the real deal? If the tree looks otherwise healthy, with nice-sized leaves and good growth, you can probably relax. Here are some harmless symptoms the public asks [...]

Posted On : Aug, 03 2009 | Comments : 0

Flat Broad Leaf Weeds

Marshmallow, dandelion, cat’s ear, lamb’s tongue, chickweed, plantain, fleabane and dock are some of the common broadleaf weeds found in lawns and home gardens. Broadleaf weeds usually have wide leaves that often hug the groun [...]

Posted On : Jul, 27 2009 | Comments : 0

Make a Family Tree

Ready for an online experience that's fun for you and your entire family? Welcome to the American Family Interactive Tree. The Tree gives you an opportunity to create a special kind of family tree -- a tree that not only allows you to show [...]

Posted On : Jun, 29 2009 | Comments : 0

Crooked Trees, Saskatchewan

Well, we always knew there was more to Saskatchewan than grain elevators and waving wheat. For one thing… there’s the crooked trees! The trees, growing on a farm in The Thickwood Hills, northwest of Saskatoon, has become a hot [...]

Posted On : Jun, 19 2009 | Comments : 0

15 Foolproof Shrubs

Every garden and yard should include shrubs. They are the backbone of the landscape, the foundation of garden design. Some dazzle with flowers, colorful leaves, or berries; others fill summer evenings with a heavenly scent. The only real t [...]

Posted On : Jun, 02 2009 | Comments : 0

Flat Broad Leaf Weeds

Marshmallow, dandelion, cat’s ear, lamb’s tongue, chickweed, plantain, fleabane and dock are some of the common broadleaf weeds found in lawns and home gardens.Broadleaf weeds usually have wide leaves that often hug the ground [...]

Posted On : Feb, 26 2009 | Comments : 0

Street Trees

Infrastructure Services undertakes all maintenance of verge trees, including planting, pruning and removal. Where overhead power lines are present, street trees are pruned by the City in accordance with Western Power Requirements for the cl [...]

Posted On : Feb, 23 2009 | Comments : 0

Illinois' colorful sumacs often mistaken for poisonous cousi...

Who needs the beautiful maples of New England's fabled fall colorama? Have you seen the brilliant reds and oranges along our own expressways? Our native sumacs are giving a fiery show to rival any maple on the East Coast.There are many misc [...]