Planting the Back Garden – Your Backyard Haven
Only yesterday, the area behind the house was called “the backyard “—succinctly, graphically, and perhaps disparagingly. Today it might be designated “the back garden” were it not that it has
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Why You’ll Love the Adaptable Bald Cypress
You might have come across the Bald Cypress, a deciduous conifer that can adapt to various environments. These trees have a unique root system, are resistant to drought, and boast
Fun with Fruits: Exploring Lesser-Known Delights
There are a number of interesting and useful edible fruits that are not commonly grown in gardens. Although they have little or no commercial value, they are unusual for their
North Wind Signals: Time to Get Digging!
When the frost-tinged air starts blowing in from the North, it’s time to start digging the glads, dahlias, tigridias, tuberoses, and other tender bulbs, corms, and roots that need to
Pots, Pans, and Plants: A Unique Approach
The inveterate seed-sower, to whom seed planting is a year-round job rather than a springtime operation, is sometimes hard to find enough containers of the right size. The substance for
Maximize Your Lilac’s Full Potential
Are you looking for a hardy plant that can thrive in any garden? Look no further than lilacs! With just a little care, these stunning plants can add beauty and
Soil pH: Simple Steps to Lower It
Recently, I received a letter from a gardener interested in finding a way to make his alkaline soil permanently acid. This is known as lowering the pH. I think his
Vibrant Viburnums: Your Vibrant Garden Addition
Not long ago, we praised the cornets, a useful and beautiful group of trees and shrubs. Equally interesting and easily mistaken for the cornets is the viburnum. Most of the
Seasonal Glory of Fall Hydrangea Blooms
China has contributed several popular plants to the Western world, and because fall flowering shrubs are so few, perhaps none is more welcome than the hydrangea. It prolongs summer’s lease
Illuminate Fall with Colorful Viburnums
Why not consider viburnums when planning a shrub border? Not particular to the soil, many varieties of form, height, and foliage texture add color to the fall scene. Their shiny