Crepe myrtles are the southern belle of any garden which i think fits nicely with baby g s name and personality.
Tree to plant for new baby.
Similar traditions also appear in many african cultures.
In every corner of the world it seems you can find a variation on the birth tree.
Celebrate it with a gift to both the tiny baby and nature.
When they were married the bridegroom and bride stood under a canopy made of branches cut from the trees that had been planted in their honor years before.
Many occasions are fitting whether it is to welcome the birth of a child commemorate a milestone birthday or to honor the passing of a loved one planting a tree is a meaningful way to leave a legacy.
The joy is all embracing whether it s your own child your first grandchild or your freshly delivered niece or nephew.
A birth tree that grows alongside them and if you start a tradition could result in a forest of happiness if oaks had ears.
New life is a wonder of nature.
As the children grew up they cared for their own trees.
A cedar would be planted for a boy and a cypress for a girl.
Trees represent life itself and are the link between mother nature and heaven.
Their wood is used for building their fruit for food.
To celebrate child s name birth and will plant a live oak sapling tree in their backyard.
They symbolize growth and sustainability.
A blooming crepe myrtle.
Planting a tree is a beautiful way to honor a cherished person in your life.
Planting a birth trees is kind of a little known tradition but to me that s what makes it special.