January Pointers: Southern Plant and Garden To Do’s
This month the fragrance of tea olives, the Christmas rose of China and the lovely small tree Chimonanthus praecox (Meratia praecox), fills the air with delightful aromas. Camellias, with their
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January Pointers: Northern Plant and Garden To Do’s
We are already looking ahead to spring. Former disappointments are forgotten, and they should be, except insofar as they keep us from repeating the same mistakes. Soon, the flower catalogs
December Pointers: West Coast Plant and Garden To Do’s
Gifts for Gardeners Garden tools, gloves, fertilizer, and plant and bulb gift cards are but a few of the unusual gifts that will be appreciated by gardeners. Prune Fruit Trees
December Pointers: Midwest Plant and Garden To Do’s
Holly The Christmas season highlights holly. Although hollies do not grow too successfully in the Midwest, more and more plants are appearing in the gardens of skillful gardeners. Ilex opaca,
December Pointers: Southern Plant and Garden To Do’s
Camellias Varieties that bloom at midseason may be selected and planted as the first flowers open and the full crop enjoyed in the garden. Some of the best of the
December Pointers: Northern Plant and Garden To Do’s
Mulching Be sure plants are completely dormant and the soil frozen to a depth of at least 2″ inches before applying mulches. Wind and sun do more harm than cold.
The November Home Greenhouse
It is a common saying among experienced gardeners that many plants are at their best just before frost cuts them down. This we know is due, at least in part,
Winter Plant Protection For The Garden
Few operations connected with gardening are more misunderstood than that of providing protection for winter. Someone has remarked that attempts at winter protection injure more plants than they benefit. This
How To Use Neem Cakes In Gardening
Neem is a beneficial substance in gardening. Products made using neem oil, or neem solids can be very useful as a natural pesticide, a soil amendment, and even neem cake
November Pointers: West Coast Plant and Garden To Do’s
Tulips If you bought tulip bulbs early in the season and placed them on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator (not the freezing compartment), they are ready to plant now.