Theappletree is the most widely adapted of all temperate-zone fruit trees. Though native to central Asia and Afghanistan, the deciduous, fruit-bearing trees are cultivated all over the world. Many cultivars have chilling requirements that must be met for fruits to develop properly. Honeycrisp is a popular apple because its tree doesn’t take up much space.Credit:OliverChilds/Getty Images So, if youd like to grow your own, choose a cultivar that will thrive in your climate....

They are also thirsty trees and prefer consistently moist soil. Its also important to consider the full mature height of your arborvitae. Arborvitae trees create dense evergreen foliage that can make excellent “living walls” when privacy is needed. Bob Stefko. Wet the roots slightly and loosen them up before placing your tree in the hole. Backfill the hole halfway and then soak the soil in the hole. Finish backfilling the hole with soil to the top edge of the root ball and then water again thoroughly....

Plant this perennial next to your brighter blooms as an accent plant. Grown primarily for its silver foliage, artemisia is a wonderful accent plant in many configs. Artemisias come in numerous different foliage shapes, sizes, and heights. Credit: Denny Schrock A few well-known artemisias are ‘Silver Mound’ and the herb tarragon. Use these plants to add texture and subtle color to gardens, containers, and borders. Artemesias are also extremely versatile and drought tolerant....

This spicy green will be ready to eat in a month or so. Heres everything you oughta know to grow this tasty vegetable at home. Where to Plant Arugula Grow arugula in an area that receives full sun or partial sun. Credit:Marty Baldwin you’ve got the option to grow it in containers,raised beds, or the ground. Arugula is part of the Brassica family, which includes kale,broccoli,and cauliflower. How and When to Plant Arugula Sow arugula seeds in the spring and again in the fall....

This bushy, fern-like perennial is easy to grow as a houseplant or outdoors in a warm climate. The versatile asparagus fern is an attractive herbaceous perennial native to South Africa. Despite its common name, it is botanically not afern. Credit: Marty Baldwin Asparagus fern makes a dense, bushy houseplant. Outdoors, it is grown as an annual or, in USDA Zones 9-11, as a perennial. Asparagus fern is toxic to pets....

Plant this stellar perennial in your landscape for fantastic fall blooms. Asters are excellent for cutting gardens. They can also beplanted in containers. Credit: Denny Schrock Dig a hole twice the diameter of the nursery pot. Add compost to the soil to improve drainage. Backfill with soil andcompost, and press down to remove air bubbles. Credit:Kritsada Panichgul Pinch back the tips of young plants to encourage bushiness. If your region receives less than 1 inch of rain a week, water the asters regularly....

This pretty perennial livens up shady spots with its fine-textured foliage and colorful summer blooms. Astilbe is a knockout perennial, thanks to its ornamental, fern-like bronze-and-green foliage and its feathery plumed blossoms. In spring, new foliage often emerges bright green with blushes of bronze. Karlis Grants. Some varieties hold that color all year long, and others offer deep chocolate/burgundy foliage. These finely textured mounds of foliage stay compact with no training needed....

This white-flowering shrub stands up to dry conditions and salt spray near the beachfront. The Australian tea tree is beloved for its twisted branches andweeping habitthat develops with age. The tree displays masses of white, roselike flowers in the spring. Tolerant of dry conditions, this tree thrives where others struggle to survive. it’s possible for you to plant several Australian tea trees together to create aliving privacy screen. It is also regarded as an excellent plant for stabilizing beaches....

This perennial’s flowers look like little roses. Beneath the tall, airy flowers that resemble miniature roses, low-mounding dark green foliage blankets the soil. Wispy stems and rose-like flowers make avens a charming plant to include incasual, color-packed gardens. Credit: Getty Images How and When to Plant Avens Plant nursery-grown avens or transplant existing plants in spring or fall. Backfill the hole with soil and gently press down on it to remove air pockets....

One of the few native annuals, this wildflower has blue-and-white flowers in spring and early summer. Nativeannualsare far and few; baby blue eyes is one of them. After its profuse bloom, baby blue eyes declines rapidly and dies when the summer heat sets in. However, it easily reseeds if the growing conditions are right. This annual makes an excellent short-lived groundcover in wildflower or rock gardens. It withstands light foot traffic....

Babys breath is more than a popular filler for floral arrangements. Babys breath is toxic to humansafter repeated handling. Where to Plant Babys Breath Plant babys breath in a sunny location. Credit: Denny Schrock The soil should have excellent drainage and be in theslightly alkaline neutral pH range. They are also attractive in containers. It forms monocultures and outcompetes native species. Credit: Denny Schrock Dig a hole about twice the diameter of the pot and about the same depth....

This easy-going annual is a beautiful addition to any garden, and it practically grows itself. Grown for its bright blue, fringed flowers, the stems last for days in acut flower arrangement. Where to Plant Bachelors Button For the best growing conditions, choosean area in full sun. Credit: Janet Mesic Mackie Once established, bachelors buttons sprout in the same spot year after year. In addition, they produce copious seeds, whichattract small birdssuch as finches....

The pretty, small white flowers of this trailing plant add brightness to garden beds and containers. Bacopa will usually grow to no more than 4 to 6 inches high. Though small, the white flowers cover the plant and act as a beautiful backdrop. Credit:Better Homes and Gardens The tiny green leaves are roughly heart-shaped and have slightly serrated edges. The white blooms and green foliage mix easily in almost any plant combination....