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 become so much more than that. We have added new dimensions required by outdoor living, in which all the family indulges. We have improved play … Read more
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 durable wood, making them a valuable addition to any landscape. Key Takeaways The Bald Cypress: A Deciduous Conifer Adaptable to various environments The Bald Cypress … Read more
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 flavors and culinary uses. Most have no serious insect or disease troubles, and some can tolerate lower winter temperatures and drier conditions than our common … Read more
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 a variety of seeds, especially the rather small quantities generally put up in packets of the rarer perennials. The requirements are few but important. The … Read more
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 fragrance to any space. Now is the perfect time to select your lilacs to be delivered in time for fall planting. Simple Requirements for Lilacs … Read more
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 questions and the answers will interest other readers. His letter follows: I would like information on the various materials which he can use to change … Read more
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 120 or more known species of the genus are native to the North temperate zone and belong to the honeysuckle family. We are gradually learning … Read more
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 and brightens a landscape beginning to look somber because its glory is fading. Blue Hydrangeas Blue hydrangeas planted in tubs have a regal grandeur no … Read more
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 crimson and black fruit and brilliant red foliage bring new life to the garden as the growing season draws close. Members of a large family … Read more
Many trees and shrubs will be planted all over the country this fall, for this is one of the best seasons for transplanting in almost every part of the United States. When leaves begin to drop in autumn and plants start into their long winter dormant period, woody plants are easily transplanted. Deciduous plants should … Read more