Bougainvillea

  • Growing Vines In A Dry Climate Garden
    Plants commonly known as climbers are vine like in their habit, growing by virtue of long, thin and generally flexible branches. They often grow naturally in forests and woods, where their "aim" is to reach out of the darkness of the forest's floor towards the sufficient light levels found at the trees' canopy. The various growth habits typical of different climbing plants, have developed over time in response to the need to grow on trees and large shrubs, as a means to reach upwards. Growing vi Read More...
  • SightSeeing in Seville Spain; The Jewish Quarter
    A leisurely stroll through the old Jewish quarter of Santa Cruz is a palpable visit to Seville’s most dramatic and colorful past. The entire neighborhood appears to be a movie set of a picturesque Andalucian village, right in the center of the city. The narrow, winding streets and whitewashed houses with their balconies and profusion of geraniums, bougainvillea and jasmine are a delightful assault to the senses. This is not a movie set; people live in these elegant homes whose architecture so Read More...
  • Designing the Landscape - Taking Advantage of Colorful Shrubs
    Thoughtfully adding shrubs to landscapes is often overlooked for more common interests such as adding color through flowers, adding stone walking paths, adding shade and a source of food by planting fruit trees, and so on. Choosing shrubs is also very important, however, and your choice should be based on your desire to add a specific color, shape, and size to your landscape. If you are looking for a large shrub to bring a red color to your landscape, a Burning Bush is a great option. They ar Read More...
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