Do You Know The History Of Zinnia Flowers?
Today’s greatest gardening bargain is a packet of zinnia seeds. From it, you’ll get specialty shop style and big box store dependability both at a cut-rate price. For a galaxy
Growing African Violets: A Lesson In Hybridizing For Wine
Harvey G. Bush is a man who prefers redheads in his African violets, that is. But so far, he hasn’t found one that entirely pleases him. When he began his
Hybrid Yews: Taxus Canadensis and Taxus Brevifolia
Yews have more than proven their value in American gardens during the past century. It is doubtful if any other conifers are so generally useful in such a wide range
How To Grow Roses In The Moist Northwest – Prevent Disease Attacks
Roses may be cut by gardeners seven months of the year in the general area referred to as the moist Pacific Northwest. Two weeks without rain brings out newspaper notices
How To Grow Roses In The Arid Southwest – Irrigation
To grow roses in the arid Southwest, irrigation must be practiced. In some sections, such as from Laredo to Brownsville along the Rio Grande or in the Salt River area
Growing Roses In The Hot South, Insect Prevention is Essential
When growing roses in the south, careful planting with quantities of organic matter, compost, humus, heavy periodic watering, and a regular program of sanitation and disease and insect prevention is essential
How To Prune Rose Bushes For Health, Shape, and Flowers
Pruning to keep rose plants healthy and productive are matters of importance to all of us who take pleasure in growing roses. Once the why of it all is understood,
6 Easy Steps in Planting A Rose That Will Assure Its Success
If there is one thing I’ve learned about growing plants over the last 50 years it is to do things right. Try not to cut corners and learn from someone
What Are The Best Types of Rose Plants for Your Garden?
We all love roses – who doesn’t? In America, as in most of the world. it is the flower favored above all others. and indeed it is the most beautiful
January Pointers: West Coast Plant and Garden To Do’s
A quick search on the web will help beginning West Coast gardeners with a good supply of information on what to do and when and how to do it. Plus