How To Make A Garden Of Pinks
Reading the long lists of dianthus species in books such as The English Rock Garden by Reginald Farrer or The Garden of Pinks by L. H. Bailey makes one realize
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Old Roses Return To The Garden
The old roses of bygone centuries — the gallica, the centifolias, the sweetbriers, and a host of others — are returning to favor with gardeners. Their fragrance, luxuriant foliage, colorful
What To Do In Midsummer In The Perennial Border
August usually represents the lowest point in the pictorial success of perennial borders. Still, it begins in July and runs through to the middle of September, mainly if the weather
Growing Sword Lily Plants: How To Care For Gladiolus
Gladiolus (glad-ee-OH-lus), also known as “glads,” is a perennial cormous flowering plant belonging to the genus Gladiolus and family Iridaceae, commonly known as the Iris family. The genus name Gladiolus
17+ Questions On Growing Oriental Poppies You Need To Know
1. Are the newer varieties with unusual colors more challenging to grow than the older ones? The newer varieties of Oriental poppies, including those of unusual colors, are, in general,
What Are Some Popular Non Bearded Iris?
I cannot recall any other genus of plants, except primula, that begins to match the iris in size and shape of flowers, range of colors, and adaptability to various garden
How One Expert Exhibits Iris
My husband had been perfectly happy raising iris for his own pleasure for 10 years when a friend suggested that he enter the annual iris show. He didn’t take to
Will Iris Grow and Thrive in Missouri?
The modern bearded iris produces a bigger show of beauty in the St. Louis area for less effort and money than any other flower I know. While we would all
Hybridizing Delphiniums: A Hybridizer Must Be Flexible
One thing a hybridizer must be is flexible. About thirty years ago, when starting my delphinium breeding, my idea was to follow the English method of selecting individual seedlings, which
June The Month For Elegant Peony Flowers
Glance out into the garden, down the path to the flower borders. Is your eye stopped by billowy mounds of pink, white, crimson, or rose—the grand show of peonies? This