Celebrated on the last Friday in April in the U.S., Arbor Day, much like Earth Day, is a holiday that celebrates nature.  A day of optimism for the planet, Arbor Day is a time to observe, appreciate, and plant trees.  Arbor Day was first celebrated in 1872 as a way to encourage farmers to plant and care …
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Azaleas are flowering shrubs in the genus Rhododendron, a large family of shallow-rooted plants.  All North American species of azaleas are deciduous, shedding their leaves in the fall.  Brightly colored, azaleas come in just about every color-red, orange, pink, purple or white.  Many varieties are even fragrant, carrying a rich lily-like scent with clover overtones. Azaleas grow …
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Also known as “the tree of love,” the crabapple is a small to medium-sized deciduous (shedding leaves annually) tree of the genus Malus, a genus of approximately 30 species of small flowering trees and shrubs in the rose family.  Compared to apple trees, crabapple trees are stiffer and spinier in form.  A forager’s delight,  crabapple trees …
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The azalea belongs to the genus Rhododendron – a very large family of shallow-rooted, woody plants.  Azaleas’ spectacular display of vivid colors, profusion of flowers and adaptability to a wide range of environments make them one of the most popular flowering shrubs in the country.  A hardy, flowering shrub, the azalea is ideal for adding color and …
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