Lovely Fragrant Lilacs Deserve A Prominent Place In The Landscape
What could be lovelier than waking on a sunny May morning to the fresh fragrance of a dewy lilac just outside your window? The charm and sweetness of its multiple
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Growing The Glory Lily: For Pots, For Garden, For Cuttings
Its airy grace and exotic, eye-catching blooms of vivid crimson and bright chrome yellow make the glory-lily (Gloriosa Rothschildiana), the perfect accent for the patio, garden, or greenhouse. Although important
Does Vinegar Kill Weeds Permanently – Even The Roots?
In a word, “NO!” Vinegar kills plants’ leaves, especially when applied on a hot, sunny day, but it will not kill the roots of mature plants. Suppose you can catch
Garden Grasses: Quick, Easy, Restless, and Exciting To Grow
Have you discovered the grace and charm that certain ornamental grasses can bring to your garden? They’re quick, easy, and exciting to grow. There are both annual and perennial types.
How An Old Gardener Created A New Garden
This is the story of how I planned and planted the grounds of my new home. Since my gardening is a personal activity, the story behind the development of the
Growing The Leatherwood Shrub: How To Care For Dirca Palustris
Summary: Discover the unique characteristics and growth habits of the Leatherwood shrub (Dirca palustris), an American native plant that blooms early in spring, with tips on how to care for
6 Ways To Kill A Tree Without Cutting It Down
Trees are essential to life on earth, and most of the time, we should protect and cultivate them. However, there are times when it’s necessary to get rid of trees.
The Annual Fight On Weeds – Brains Over Braun
Survey the weed situation from every angle—calmly, carefully, without prejudice if possible—but there is simply no getting around it. Weeds are still weeds! They are unwanted plants that appear in every
Expert Planting Tips: Learn Planting Tips From An Old Time Expert
With due respect to those who have a so-called “green thumb,” I feel that most of their success comes from knowledge and experience in proper planting and care. Here, therefore,
Sweet-Scented Mignonette Flower: A Favorite Of Royalty And Josephine
The beautiful Josephine, consort of Napoleon Bonaparte, was an ardent gardener. Her gardens at Malmaison, her country home near Paris, became famous. She was eager to try out new seeds