HOMESTEAD HOW-TO
They can be planted in a row for a colorful privacy fence offering seasonal interest and a splash of color.
It is a member of the olive family (Oleaceae) and produces flowers in shades of purple, white, and pink.
May holly varieties also produce red berries, adding to the unique appearance of the garden.
Silver maples, also known as sugar maples, are fast-growing trees that are rarely targeted by Japanese beetles.
They thrive in morning sun and afternoon shade and require moist, rich, well-drained soil.
These hardy, pest-resistant flowers thrive in full sunlight and well-drained soil, blooming continuously into the fall if deadheaded regularly.
It thrives in full sun to light shade and well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought-tolerant.
This herb has a strong, repulsive scent to Japanese beetles but is attractive to beneficial insects like butterflies.