Deer Resistant Plants

6 Pack - Pampas Grass Plugs

Pampas Grass is a famous ornamental sedge known for its stunning appearance and versatility in landscaping. When planted as plugs, these young plants bring a range of attributes that enhance the aesthetics and functionality of any landscape. We will explore the essential qualities of these plants and their benefits in landscaping. While pampas grass is native to South America, its appeal has made it a popular addition to yards worldwide. Fast-growing plants are a type of perennial that continues to offer notable benefits and properties over its long lifespan. Why should you consider planting it on your property? It is also known as Cortaderia selloana, an ornamental plant with distinctive, appealing aesthetics. The plugs increase and can reach a height of 12 feet. The vibrant hue of the lush, green stalks is brought to life with the wispy blooms at the top of the plant. The flowering stems may be a foot or more taller than the blades, creating a stunning, dual-tone look. At the end of the growing season, the cut stalks can be used as a decorative element in the home. Pampas Grass Is Classic Native Perennial Despite the plant's grand height and dense, bushy base, it has a soft look thanks to its mesmerizing flowers. The flower stalks vary between shades of white, silver, and yellow. From afar, they have an almost fluffy look that will add a unique visual element to your space. These flowers may conceal a fenced perimeter for a more natural look in your yard or create a natural barrier around the perimeter of a property. Pampas Grass Has Protective Qualities While many people plant it for its beauty, it also has practical benefits. In some areas, it has been used to minimize erosion. Because of this, it may be incredibly functional in yards with a steep grade or prone to the damaging effects of erosion. Pampas Grass Makes A Superior Ground Cover Pampas Grass is easy to grow and spreads rapidly compared to some other types of plants. These plugs deserve serious consideration in areas that are relatively bare in a yard or lack a distinguishing feature as a point of interest. They can cover horizontal space and fill out for an established look quickly.

6 Pack - Purple Love Grass

Purple Love Grass is a versatile and visually appealing ornamental plant that has gained popularity in landscaping due to its unique attributes. Native to North America, this perennial is well-suited for various landscape designs and can provide numerous benefits when incorporated into gardens and outdoor spaces. SOLD IN 6-PACK CELL TRAYS Purple love grass is scientifically known as Eragrostis Spectabilis, although garden lovers commonly refer to it as a tumble plant. It is an ornamental plant native to eastern and central North America. This decorative plant is well-known and famous due to its use by Piet Oudolf and the Green Thumb Award it earned in 2013 from the Direct Gardening Association. Purple Love Grass Is a Weeping Perennial Favorite Eragrostis Spectabilis is loved and used by many professional gardeners. It was listed in Gardens Illustrated as a top 100 plant to have in your garden. It was also extensively used in Chicago's Lurie Garden and New York City's Highline. Purple Love Grass Is Known for Its Color Changes Eragrostis Spectabilis is known and revered for its seasonal color changes. In the spring, the blades have a blue-green hue. In the summer, this ornamental plant grows purple spikelets. When those spikelets mature, they fall off the plant and are blown away, which earned it the nickname tumble. In the fall, gardeners can watch the leaves develop a bronze-red hue. Purple Love Grass Is Stunning Planting In Mass  It can be used in various ways, including as ground cover or an accent. It can also be mass-planted or planted as a group. It typically attains a height and width of two feet. The blades grow up to 10 inches long and have a width of about a quarter inch. It pairs well with white wood aster, purple poppy mallow, Pennsylvania sedge, and spotted beebalm. If you want to make your home more environmentally friendly, planting it may help. Eragrostis Spectabilis can be used to control soil erosion, and it's considered water-wise, which means if you're planting a drought-tolerant yard, you could include tumble plants in your landscaping. It can also be used as a green or living roof. Purple Love Grass is a famous, hardy, and versatile ornamental plant. It makes a beautiful addition to any home garden or landscaping project and may even help lower one's carbon footprint.

American Beech Tree

American Beech trees are known for their smooth, silver-gray bark and glossy, dark green leaves in the summer, transforming into a breathtaking golden bronze or copper color in the fall. These majestic plants are native to many regions worldwide and have been cherished for their aesthetic, ecological, and practical benefits. Here are some reasons why these are an outstanding addition to landscaping: The American Beech Tree (Fagus grandifolia) Is a Hardy Native Tree Species The bark of the American beech tree is smooth and silvery gray. They have dark green leaves that are light on the underside, three to four inches long, pointy and coarsely serrated, arranged alternately on stems. The spring blossoms are cigar-shaped and comprised of long, narrow buds that are copper in color. Little clusters of male and female blossoms appear on the plant in the spring, usually in April or May. Fall is when the female blooms bear triangular beechnuts. Why Choose The American Beech Tree The American Beech Tree is a tall, graceful tree native to eastern North America. In Canada, these species can be commonly found in the East and is an excellent option for park-like landscapes and huge residential gardens. This shade-loving tree is one of the very slow-growing trees that does not grow any more than 1-2 feet in height in a year. Though the tree is a slow-grower, it rewards patience with its longevity and majestic appearance, making it a must-have tree in your beautiful landscape. In addition to park-like landscapes, this tree is most commonly planted along sideways, driveways, and buildings as it provides shelter and shade during the day. If you buy an American beech tree and plant it in your garden, plant it in the shade where you have enough room to grow. Features of American Beech Tree The American Beech Tree features a unique smooth grey bark, dark green summer foliage, and golden bronze fall foliage, which gives it the majestic appearance it is admired for. When this legacy tree reaches maturity, it starts producing seeds, typically around 40 years of age. Otherwise, this long-lasting tree can live up to 300-400 years if not cut down before that. The tree produces sweet and hearty beech nuts, also known as beech mast, that provide nutritious food for birds, rodents, deer, squirrels, etc. The tree thrives in slightly acidic, deep, moist, well-drained soils. To avoid root rot, ensure the tree gets no more than 1 inch of water per week and that water doesn’t accumulate around it. American Beech Tree Is Useful in Landscapes Indeed, the American beech tree for sale is a real landscaping showstopper. TN Nursery also has other favorite plants that are usually grown with Beech Trees, including sugar maple, American holly, and oaks.

Bald Cypress Tree

The Bald Cypress tree has leathery, fern-like foliage that turns a stunning reddish-brown in the fall before dropping; they add a touch of grace to any landscape. They are magnificent deciduous conifers with many pleasing attributes incorporated into landscaping designs. Native to the southeastern United States, these are highly adaptable, making them an excellent choice for various environments. Here are some of the critical reasons why these are a perfect addition to any landscaping project:  Bald Cypress Trees (Taxodium) Have Fern fern-like foliage The tall Bald Cypress tree is calm and peaceful, making it one of the most popular trees for growing in residential landscapes. With its feathery needle-like leaves and knobby (knees), the Bald Cypress Tree, aka the swamp cypress, looks nothing less than a living sculpture when planted in your yard. Native to southern North America, this tree is commonly found in wet and swampy areas from the Gulf Coast to the Atlantic Coastal Plain. Bald Cypress Trees Help With Erosion Control  One of the most interesting facts about the swamp cypress tree is that with each season, it changes colors. When you buy a bald cypress tree in spring and summer, you will notice light to dark green leaves with a whitish undercarriage that is soothing to the eye and adds lush greenery to the yard. In the fall, the tree is wrapped around tan, cinnamon, and orangish-red leaves before dropping them to the ground during the same season. Even in the winter, the tree does not stop being the center of attention with its bare branches and rough bark, adding undefined beauty and texture to your garden. Features of Bald Cypress Tree The Bald Cypress Tree features distinctive feathery foliage that turns into a reddish-brown bark when the tree is “bald” during the winter. Ideally, this fast-growing tree can gain one or two feet yearly and grow up to 60 to 70 feet in height. In many cases, the tree can even reach 100 feet in height, depending on the growing conditions. The Bald Cypress Tree Loves Shade The tree thrives remarkably well in partially shaded, entire sunlight areas with poorly drained and wet muck. While other trees refuse to grow in wetland environments, the swampy cypress thrives, making them best for damp and swampy areas. In addition to getting a bald cypress tree for sale from TN Nursery, you can also check out our top 3 best sellers, including Redwood Tree, River Birch Tree, and Swamp Rose Mallow as they also thrive in wet and moist environments.

Bamboo Plant

Running Bamboo is a versatile and fast-growing species that offers many benefits when incorporated into landscaping projects. Its unique characteristics and practical attributes make it popular for enhancing outdoor spaces with aesthetic and functional advantages. It is a shrub that will grow outwards almost as quickly as upwards. Although primarily an ornamental species, it does serve several purposes within a given landscape. Let's take a closer look at what this Bamboo Plant looks like and why you'll want to have it on your property. Bamboo (Phyllostachys) Plant's Increase Oxygen and Offers Wildlife a Refuge  Bamboo Plant, usually referred to as the world's most fantastic plant, is one of the most versatile plants that can grace your garden. This fast-growing plant is known for its countless environmental benefits, including reforestation, carbon sequestration, soil conservation, and more. Compared to a group of trees, a bamboo grove releases almost 35% more oxygen and quickly dismisses carbon dioxide, improving the overall air quality in and around your house.  Despite its reputation for turning a garden into a jungle, the plant can grow in small and confined spaces, making it a unique yet stunning addition to your residential landscape. If you've decided to buy bamboo plants for your backyard, you're actively saving the planet and giving your garden a distinctive look.  Features of a Bamboo Plant Bamboo plants can grow up to 30% faster than usual hardwood plants. Many species can grow 36 inches in a single day. A typical bamboo plant can reach its full maturity in a single growing period, which lasts about 3-4 months.  Bamboo Can Be An Excellent Privacy Screen The bamboo tree's root system is a natural filter that produces clean and drinkable water. The taste is somewhat sweet, with a floral scent that can be compared to coconut water.  Bamboo Is A Very Strong Plant Bamboo is considered to have the strength of steel and the hardness of oak. This is one reason it can replace plastics, paper, and wood in many industries. If you’re looking for a low-maintenance plant that can nicely fit into your small garden space, you can get bamboo plant for sale from TN Nursery. When ordering your bamboo plant online, check out Hosta and English Ivy, which go well with a bamboo plant for any garden space.

Black Chokeberry

Black Chokeberry has delicate white flowers that bloom in spring, creating an eye-catching display. In the Fall, they are replaced with blackberries. It is an excellent source for birding shrubs and a highly favored shrub by homeowners. Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) Is A Deciduous Berry Shrub  Black chokeberry, scientifically known as Aronia Melanocarpa, is a small, dark berry starting to become popular due to its various health-related benefits. Native to North America, this plant can grow in different environments, making it suitable for cultivating gardens and landscapes. In the past, the Indigenous peoples of America relied on chokeberries for nutrition and therapeutic benefits.  Today, scientific evidence backs many of the traditional applications of black chokeberry. It shows that the fruit contains extraordinarily high levels of antioxidants, which signifies the fruit’s ability to improve health in general. These chokeberry plants for sale contain vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrient compounds, making them categorized under superfoods. It should be noted that they are eaten raw and are also used in juices, jams, and dietary supplements.  Features of Black Chokeberry Plants  These plants feature small, glossy black berries packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. These berries fully mature from late summer to early autumn and can be tasted as tart, mainly in jams, juices, and wines. Add Seasonal Interest With Black Chokeberry  The black chokeberry shrub’s appearance also changes with the seasons. It bears tiny white or light pink flowers in spring, verdant leaves in summer, and red to purple leaves in the Fall, making it an excellent addition to enhance your garden’s aesthetics. Black Chokeberry's Growth  They’re usually considered medium-sized shrubs that grow to 3 to 6 feet tall, with a spreading growth pattern that can form very dense stands.  It is highly resistant and can grow in various soil types and climatic conditions, such as poor soil, drought, and even temperature extremes.  They need very little pruning and are well-loved by gardeners and landscape architects.

Black Eyed Susan

Black Eyed Susan has vibrant yellow petals and dark, contrasting centers and is a popular and delightful addition to any landscaping project. This native North American wildflower offers a host of pleasing attributes that make it a sought-after choice for gardens and outdoor spaces. From its adaptability to its visual appeal and ecological benefits, it stands out as a versatile and attractive plant.  Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia Hirta) Is A Long-Blooming Perennial  The Black-Eyed Susan or Rudbeckia Hirta is a beautiful and popular flower that blooms each year in North America. With yellow flowers surrounding a dark circular center, this plant serves an aesthetic purpose in any landscape and draws in bees and butterflies. Due to its hardiness and versatility, the plant is suitable for growing in the garden for beginners and professionals.  The Black Eyed Susan is valued for ornamental purposes and its contribution to the maintenance of ecosystems. Moreover, black-eyed susan plants for sale have stunning flowers that can be added to your garden for curb appeal. Features of Black Eyed Susan Plant The Black-Eyed Susan has bright yellow petals with a dark brown or black Eye in the middle, which makes it a vivid plant that would look great in any garden.  This plant attracts bees, butterflies, and many other beneficial insects, so it should be included in any pollinator garden. The black-eyed susan plant is relatively adaptable. It does well in arid conditions and simple soil types, making it a perfect pick for any low-maintenance garden. Black Eyed Susans Are Excellent Pollinator Plants It prefers regions receiving full or partial sun exposure. It has a growth habit of 2 to 3 feet tall with a similar width, enhancing the green appearance of areas where it is grown. This plant does not need much attention once established and usually grows well. It is relatively immune to many garden pests and diseases. Growers of black-eyed susan plants can also contribute to habitat and care for one's patch of land by offering food for pollinators and other more valuable insects. Black Eyed Susan Perennials Returns Every Spring and Summer Season Buy black-eyed susan plants and add these beautiful flowers to your garden, like our other popular ornamental plants, such as echinacea, shasta daisy, or coneflower plants.

Bracken Fern

Bracken Fern, or Pteridium aquilinum, is a captivating and ubiquitous fern species that thrives in a wide range of habitats across the globe. This perennial plant, which belongs to the Dennstaedtiaceae family, is a prime example of nature's adaptability and resilience.; Bracken Fern (Pteridium) Has Silvery Hair and Brown Stems Brown stems covered with silvery gray hair are characteristic of them. Their typical flowering time is in early spring. Their compound leaves are twice as numerous as their triangular leaves. These leaves can be two to four feet long and up to three feet wide. An intricate whorl of three leaves forms at the very base of the stem. Spores grow on the leaves ' underside, starting in the middle to the end of June and continuing into late summer. The fronds will grow again after the first heavy frost in the spring. By the end of summer, the fronds begin to change color, going from brown to a beautiful copper or gold that complements any vivid fall foliage. Bracken Ferns Are A Great Choice For Woodland Gardens The thick canopies they create keep the soil wet, making a humid microclimate home to many plants and animals. They are also essential to the habitat's biodiversity since they provide food for some animals, like rabbits. They are perfect for building nests because they have many fibrous fronds, which many birds and small animals use. Create Beautiful Edges and Borders With Bracken Fern Bracken Fern provides a gentle and realistic border that goes well with garden settings. They are great for adding winter beauty to garden borders because of their evergreen leaves. They are a good option for garden borders in regions prone to deer since they are usually resistant to deer grazing. Bracken Fern Makes Soil Healthy  By decomposing leaf litter, Bracken Fern improves soil structure, increases microbial activity, and supplies organic matter to the soil, making it healthier. The fibrous roots of these plants improve drainage and lessen soil compaction by aerating the soil. They also help with nutrient cycling by absorbing and releasing nutrients, stabilizing soil, and preventing erosion.

Burning Bush

Burning Bush leaves turn a brilliant shade of fiery red in autumn, adding a splash of color and drama to the landscape. This seasonal transformation makes it an excellent focal point or accent plant in any garden or backyard, providing a captivating view as the weather turns cooler. It is a versatile and visually striking shrub with numerous landscaping benefits. Its unique characteristics and adaptability make it popular among gardeners and landscape designers. Burning Bush Shrubs (Euonymus alatus) Has Firey Fall Foliage It is named after its bright red fall colors, which make for an incredible display. This large, rounded shrub has become ubiquitous in American gardens, forests, and landscaping. Typically planted in spring, it grows somewhat slowly, but if correctly cared for, it can last for many decades.  Where Does Burning Bush Grow Officially designated as Euonymus alatus, they are native to northeastern Asia, specifically Russia, China, Japan, and Korea. It was initially introduced in the United States and Canada for display and has remained popular ever since. They thrive best in forests or thickets, where they can receive a good balance between sunlight, shade, and somewhat moist conditions. It can grow well in many soil types and, therefore, can adapt well to different kinds of woodlands. Today, people commonly plant them alongside fences, roadsides, commercial plazas, and the borders of forests. They can grow from ten to twenty feet tall and equally wide. The stems of this shrub have four ‘wings,’ from which the distinctive deep red leaves grow. Each leaf can grow up to three inches long and one inch wide. When the blooms in the late spring to early summer, you’ll notice the green-looking flower. By late summer to early fall, the fruits manifest as red, round berries enclosed in an orange or yellow capsule. Why Do Gardeners Like Burning Bush Gardeners mainly like the Burning Bush's bold and sprightly bright red appearance. Beyond that, it’s a very adaptable shrub that does well in only moderately moist soil and with partial shade from the sun. It will need weekly pruning to help ensure it remains a manageable size. By the fall, the brilliant red display of the shrub will be at its brightest and most alluring, which is precisely what people who plant this shrub look forward to the most. Burning Bush Blooms A Yellow-Green Bloom They bloom each year from late May through June. The blooms feature small flowers that are usually a yellow-green color. The dense, green foliage of the bushes often obscures the appearance of these flowers. During spring, the leaves become blue and bright red in the fall. From July through October, the flowers mature, turning into small red fruits. The leaves produce a green-brown hue during the winter. The bushes can reach up to 20 feet and be just as wide. Most have multiple corky-textured stems and branches and four ridges resembling square corners. Because of their attractive foliage and spherical shape, they make great focal points in yards and gardens. Their bright crimson leaves and berries add lots of vibrancy to outdoor areas in spring and summer. You can plant a single bush to stand alone or several together to create more extensive decorative accents. They feature a dense, bushy growth habit, making them ideal for creating neat, defined borders and edges. Because of their broad shape, the bushes are suitable for planting in containers around flowerbeds. You can easily prune them to keep the desired border size and shape. Because drought-tolerant, you can even use them in areas with limited soil moisture. Burning Bush Has thick foliage that creates natural privacy. They can create a tall barrier to block views from nearby houses. Their dense foliage remains all year, giving you year-round privacy. These bushes usually grow about a foot each year. Because of how quickly they grow, they are handy for bridging spaces between flower beds, increasing the seclusion they provide. They are easy to shape to the height and density you wish to attain your desired privacy.

California Privet 2-3'

California Privet is a popular evergreen shrub frequently used in landscaping due to its numerous benefits and aesthetic appeal. When incorporated into gardens and outdoor spaces, it brings forth its unique attributes, contributing to the overall beauty and functionality of the landscape.  California Privet (Ligustrum ovalifolium) Makes an Excellent Evergreen Privacy Hedge Shrub California Privet grows exceptionally fast. Within a matter of weeks every spring, it'll grow into trees roughly 15 feet in height and just as wide, making it quite effective as a wind barrier and privacy hedge. It's an attractive tree that sports many white blossoms that contrast nicely with the green leaves and reddish-green petioles. The underside of the leaves turns from forest green to greenish-yellow, creating attractive flashes of color throughout the hedgerow. The Flowers Of California Privet In early spring, hedges of this type sprout white, strong-smelling blooms. The blooms have an earthy, rustic smell that fits with country gardens. The flowers themselves can grow to more than 4 inches in diameter. The hedge also produces smooth, nearly black berries, offering a pleasing contrast to the green oval leaves, greenish-red petioles, and white flowers. California Privet Has Unique Foliage  California Privets grow together to form a veritable wall, the thick branches and stems intertwining beneath the lovely oval leaves. The hedge can also be cut into various shapes in the garden to create eye-catching sculptures to accent various patches of colorful flowers. It's a hardy plant, too, so it will retain its good looks in almost any climate or weather. There are variants of this hedge, too, and they provide pleasing looks through two-toned leaves and flowers of different shades of white. Most often, the secondary leaf color is yellow, while sure of these hedges have greyish-white berries rather than black. Transform Your Landscape With A California Privet Hedge  Pollinating insects, such as bees and many species of butterflies, visit the flowers all spring. The butterflies provide more color to the mien of any of these hedges. The leaves are also essential in the life cycle of certain butterfly species because the shade they provide is helpful for the caterpillar form of these species. All in all, these hedges are an attractive and influential member of any garden, either as a barrier or after being decoratively sculpted.

Carolina Allspice

Carolina Allspice blooms delight the senses, emitting a sweet and spicy fragrance reminiscent of ripe strawberries, which adds a delightful ambiance to any outdoor space. The maroon to brown blooms are eye-catching and long-lasting, ensuring a beautiful display throughout the growing season. It is a captivating and versatile plant with numerous landscaping benefits. Native to the southeastern United States, it is cherished for its unique characteristics and aesthetic appeal, making it a famous choice landscape. Carolina Allspice, formally named Calycanthus floridus, is a rounded deciduous shrub that grows in the eastern United States. It's often called sweetshrub in honor of its fragrant deep-red blooms, which are said to carry the scents of strawberry, pineapple, and banana. The shrub adapts to various settings and grows taller in shady areas.  Carolina Allspice Shrub (Calycanthus floridus) is a Shrub That Offers Aromatherapy It is native to the Southeast. In the wild, it grows along streambanks, shady woodlands, and mixed deciduous forests. When you find this understory shrub on hillsides, clearings, and by woodland edges, its structure will likely be open and sparse. Appearance Of The Carolina Allspice it grows six to nine feet tall and equally wide in cultivated settings. From April to May, the plant produces a bountiful supply of large, solitary, magnolia-like blooms at the ends of its branches. These clustered, maroon to reddish-brown flowers will continue to appear less frequently in June and July. As the weather warms, the blossoms become quite fragrant. The plant itself is aromatic and dense. Its dark, oval-shaped green leaves and smooth grayish-brown bark emit a pleasant scent when scratched or bruised. The plant's glossy foliage will turn yellow to yellow-green in the fall as the flowers yield to form leathery, brown, urn-shaped seed capsules. These pods ripen in September and October and last through the winter, emitting a lovely fragrance when crushed. Transform Your Garden With Carolina Allspice  They make beautiful all-season additions to various garden settings. They are wonderful when planted near outdoor living spaces, walkways, patios, and entrances, where they can serve as privacy screens. The shrub also does well in naturalistic settings, like woodland gardens, and it makes a lovely cutting plant for flower arrangements. Carolina Allspice Is A Safe Haven For Small Animals  Its closely packed branches provide nesting habitat and protective cover for songbirds and small mammals. They also host moths, such as the double-banded zale and the oblique-banded leafroller moth. During the spring and summer, beetles pollinate the shrubs in a process called cantharophily. If you're looking for fragrant, floral shrubs that add richness and depth to your garden, consider planting Carolina Allspice. With their gorgeous blossoms and lush green leaves, you will surely be delighted by their presence.

Carpet Moss

Carpet Moss is a thick, dense, low-growing, and lush green moss species commonly found in shaded, damp environments, forming a dense carpet-like ground cover. It grows densely, creating a low-lying, velvety mat that adds a touch of tranquility to any garden or landscape. It is a versatile and aesthetically pleasing species offering numerous landscaping benefits. It primarily serves as a natural ground cover and an attractive addition to various outdoor spaces in landscaping. Live Carpet Moss (Hypnum cupressiforme) Thrives in Areas of Shade and Moisture  Carpet moss gets its name from its ability to create thick, soft stretches. As it grows across the soil, it makes a charming look reminiscent of high-quality mats. It only grows to one inch in height, so it always has a low, uniform look. It clusters together into such tightly packed mats that you often cannot see the soil underneath, making it an ideal ground cover option. Its rich, emerald green shades help a property look as lively and appealing as possible. It tends to look like a lush, green rug from far away. However, if you look closely at this plant, you'll notice that it consists of dense clusters of small plants. Tiny, feathery fronds peek out of the plant, creating a subtle texture that adds visual appeal to your landscape. Mature can include a blend of bright green, newer stalks, and golden brown, older stalks. All these gentle variations in hue allow it to look even more vibrant and attractive in your yard. How to Landscape With Carpet Moss It is one of the most exciting and versatile plants for a landscape. Some property owners find it can entirely replace grass and create a lush lawn. It is also a charming addition to garden features. Consider setting it between checkerboard pavers to create a life-size chessboard or adding it to a rock garden to create a magical forest appearance. The unique structure of it even allows it to grow over boulders and tree stumps, so landscapers aren't just limited to patches of earth. Adding a whimsical, organic look to your rocks or trees can create a charming pop of green on your property. Enjoy Carpet Moss Throughout the Year As an evergreen perennial, Carpet Moss looks stunning at any time of year. Even in winter, it continues to appear soft and carpet-like. It always maintains its bright, emerald green, and golden brown shades, so your property looks lush and colorful even when other plants are dormant. Moss Helps Improve Air Quality Moss produces oxygen through photosynthesis. During photosynthesis, moss absorbs carbon dioxide and water, using sunlight to convert them into glucose and oxygen. This process helps to improve air quality and contributes to the oxygen levels in the atmosphere, playing a role in maintaining the balance of gases in the environment, especially in shaded and damp areas where it thrives.

Catalpa Tree

The Catalpa Tree is a deciduous hardwood known for its large, heart-shaped leaves, showy clusters of white, trumpet-shaped flowers, and long, bean-like seed pods. It is also known for its unique appearance, ease of care, and environmental benefits. A Catalpa Tree is a deciduous family member, which means it's similar to oak or other tall and thick types. Growing this product has many benefits, such as helping stabilize soil and preventing erosion caused by excess moisture. This tree also has beneficial properties. Near the middle of summer, it has worms on it, which are highly sought after as fishing bait. They attract fish much more than most lures and are a highly credible attractant to bass and blue gill fish. Catalpa Trees (Catalpa speciosa Warder)- Fisherman's Tree Has Many Environmental Benefits This natural product can grow up to 60 feet in height, making it one of the taller types you can place in a given landscape. It can produce showy white or yellow flowers and branches up to 12 feet around. They develop a fruit akin to an acorn that will drop during the late summer months. Another key benefit is that it can rapidly grow and replenish its leaves. This is beneficial as it will likely become a habitat for birds, caterpillars, and other creatures that might use it to hide from predators or start a colony. The ability to quickly replenish its leaves is a crucial defense against getting sick, as it can be vulnerable to various insects that try to eat or otherwise use them. The sphinx moth caterpillar is often used for bait and tends to be among the species that feed primarily on the leaves. Therefore, you can use this natural resource to help with your fishing and make your property look good. However, it's important to carefully watch for signs of an infestation and take corrective measures to avoid losing a valuable resource. The Catalpa Tree Flowers Have a Pleasant Aroma This natural resource on your property can help cleanse the outdoor air. This is partially because it can absorb carbon dioxide and other pollutants. The flowers also create a favorable fragrance that you and your neighbors will enjoy for as long as they are on your property. The Catalpa Tree has delicate pinkish-white blossoms. The fruit emerges in the form of an elongated cylindrical pod. Because of its cigar-shaped fruit, it is also called a cigar. The Size Of The Catalpa Tree They can reach 60 feet high and 40 feet wide and live for 60 years or more. They grow rapidly at first, but the growth spurt levels out as they get older. They have a rounded crown and spreading branches, giving the overall effect of a dense business. They are highly adaptable and will happily grow almost anywhere. The fruit they produce is 8 to 15 inches long and turns brown as it matures. The seeds are released when the pods break open in fall and winter. They typically produce white, bell-shaped blossoms with ruffled and fringed edges. They bloom in early spring. The pods that contain the fruit seeds have a few white strands of hair at each end. They take between five and seven years before they begin to display flowers and seed pods every year. On the other hand, produce blossoms and seed pods during the first two years of maturity. The pods are typically a few centimeters wide and up to 30 centimeters long, with the flat seeds inside. The pods may remain attached over the winter, but the seeds mature in autumn. Catalpa Trees Represent Peace and Resilience  They display large and distinctive leaves. The foliage is 12 inches long and seven inches wide. The leaves are heart—or oval-shaped. The broad leaves can reach one foot in length. The leaves shed annually turn bright yellow in fall and then black as winter approaches. After the catalpa tree dries out, the wood is solid and highly rot-resistant. It's an excellent wood for furniture and fencing. The fibers that emerge from the fruit are commonly used to make rope. The native tree species has a solid and extensive root system that can prevent soil erosion.

Cedar Tree

Cedar Trees are known for their aromatic wood, needle-like leaves, and distinctive conical shape. They are often used for lumber and ornamental landscaping. Cedar trees are widely used in landscaping for their aesthetic appeal and numerous practical benefits. These majestic trees are native to various regions, including Eastern North America and Canada. When incorporated into landscaping projects, they can transform the environment, enhance property value, and offer many advantages. It is primarily ornamental and is a member of the conifer family. Of course, this item can offer several benefits to the natural landscape, making it a good investment both now and for future generations. Cedar Trees (Cedrus) are Evergreen Conifers They typically grow between 100 and 130 feet tall, but in some cases, they can grow as tall as 200 feet. Its diameter is about 10 feet, making it much thinner than the oak or maple. Instead of leaves, they grow pine needles in addition to cones that yield fruit with seeds in females. In male types, the cones will produce pollen. There is also a sticky resin inside of them that helps protect them against predators. The Cedar Tree Can Last for Centuries Assuming favorable conditions, Cedar Trees typically live for about 100 years. However, they can live for up to 300 years and stay in your family for generations. In addition, they are easy to propagate, meaning you can get great value for your money both now and for the rest of your life. Improve Air Quality With Cedar Trees One of their most significant benefits is a fragrant aroma you'll notice when you walk outside. Depending on how close to your product's house is planted, it may be possible to smell the familiar pine scent just by opening your window. Therefore, growing just a few in your yard can help improve indoor air quality inside and outside your home. Preserve or Reclaim the Natural Landscape Using Cedar Tree This type of Cedar Tree tends to prevent soil erosion or at least stabilize the soil impacted by its root system. It can also attract squirrels, birds, and other creatures, which will help rejuvenate the local landscape further. Ultimately, this can help protect the viability of your property while possibly increasing its value as the landscape heals.

Christmas Fern

Christmas ferns are known for their evergreen fronds that stay green throughout the winter, making them a popular choice for holiday decorations. An evergreen plant that offers numerous landscaping benefits. Its elegant appearance, resilience, and adaptability make it a favorite choice for professional landscapers and homeowners alike. One of the key advantages of incorporating it into landscaping is its aesthetic appeal. Christmas Ferns (Polystichum acrostichoides) - a Semi-Evergreen Native Fern Species The fronds of Christmas ferns are distinctive for their lustrous, dark green coloration. The crownless rootstock produces clusters of fronds that can be one to two feet long. Wintertime sees the delicate, light-green leaves changing color from green to golden. They are great for covering uneven terrain since they spread slowly from dormant rhizomes and develop in clusters. These native plants keep their greenery throughout the year to start photosynthesis earlier. The presence of chlorophyll, which indicates the photosynthesis process is underway, is indicated by the color green. These plants do not flower. They are spore-borne rather than gametophytic. However, they boast verdant foliage from April to the first frost; these silvery green baby fronds, known as fiddleheads, emerge in the early spring as new leaves. Protect the Yard From Soil Erosion With Christmas Fern Christmas Ferns keep their fronds in winter; they press down on fallen leaves to hasten their decomposition and provide nutrients to the soil. This goes a long way in protecting the yard against soil erosion. These plants also stop soil erosion by using their roots to bind the soil together. Plus, when planted firmly in the ground, they create thick barriers made of stems that reduce the rate at which water flows through them. Create Natural Landscapes With Christmas Fern Many people like to plant it in their yards because of the texture and foliage it provides. It does a great job of creating natural-looking landscapes. It is hardy enough to survive light snowfall and cold, making it perfect for winter gardening. It can also handle a wide range of soil types and flourish in partly shady or entirely shaded locations. Christmas Ferns Can Grow Up To 3 Feet Tall Birds, insects, and even small mammals may find food and refuge under them. The dense vegetation provides excellent cover for ground-dwelling species. The plants conceal prey from predators by shading other animals and invertebrates that feed on the ground.

Cinnamon Fern

The Cinnamon Fern is a large deciduous plant characterized by its distinctive, brown-colored fertile fronds standing upright in the center. It is captivating and versatile and has numerous landscaping benefits. This plant, native to eastern North America, has become famous for gardeners and landscapers due to its aesthetic appeal, adaptability, and environmental contributions. Cinnamon Fern grows to a height of 6 feet and spreads about 4 feet on its black stalks. The unfurled pinnae are Kelly green on top, while the fronds in the center of the plant, which give it its name, are dark brown and resemble sticks of cinnamon because they grow straight up. Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomeum) Early in the spring, the central fronds that turn brown later start life as silver-colored fiddleheads. They're covered in fur, too, charmingly "shaking off the cold of winter." The broad fronds on the stalks form a cute rosette around the central stalks. The silver fiddleheads match well with Fescue or Brunner. Those fiddleheads appear early in the year when the top of the plant is clumped together in a cute bundle. As the Cinnamon Fern Opens When the fiddleheads are ready to open, their silver hair turns brown and clings to the base of the pinnae as they expand to their full glory. The large, broad pinnae on 3-foot fronds is the sterile variety. In the center of the plant, the brown-colored fronds with much smaller pinnae are the fertile fronds. The plant's attractiveness comes from the contrast between the two frond types. Secondarily, the contrast between the expanded fronds and any nearby silver flowers they used to match is equally striking. When it comes to the sterile fronds, they can hold almost two dozen pinnae that taper gently in size from large to small, creating a shape that nearly resembles a palm frond made up of pinnae. The Sporangia Of The Cinnamon Fern This plant doesn't have sori. Instead, it has sporangia that surround the stalk of the fertile frond. These turn brown as they open and give the plant its name. Up close, they're made up of tiny dots that wrap around the stalk in delicate, beautiful shapes. From the time the plants peek through until the fiddleheads unfurl, it is about a week during the spring. During this time, you can see the shape of the pinnae and fronds develop and become full members of the garden for that year. Cinnamon Ferns Are The First Ferns To Emerge In The Spring Cinnamon Fern makes an attractive, striking, and attention-grabbing entry in any garden, and because they're perennial, they'll be back every year to be a lovely garden anchor.