Monthly Archives: October 2017

Hop Hornbeam is a curious native tree with hard wood

Posted on October 17, 2017 by tedmanzer

Nearly everyone wants to know about native trees. Hop hornbeam (Ostrya virginiana) is a member of the birch family and is quite adaptable around here. It gets its name because its clusters of seeds look like the hops used to … Continue reading →

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Longleaf pine is a unique native tree

Posted on October 17, 2017 by tedmanzer

I admit I’m not like everyone else. Most people go to Florida to see Disney World or just sit on a sunny beach. Roberta and I drove down there for a wedding and stopped on the side of the road … Continue reading →

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Common rush is a useful native wetland plant

Posted on October 17, 2017 by tedmanzer

Last week I wrote about scouring rush which isn’t really a rush at all. Common rush (Juncus effusus) is a native plant that graces our ditches and pond edges. Ornamental versions have also found their way into our perennial gardens … Continue reading →

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Scouring rush is a unique wetland plant with landscape potential

Posted on October 13, 2017 by tedmanzer

They are not overly common around here, but scouring rushes can add a different texture to a perennial garden. Some people know them as horsetails. The scientific name of Equisetum hyemale has a horse-like ring to it. It’s not by accident. … Continue reading →

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