Norway Spruce Has Many Forms
So much has been written about the White, Engelmann, and Colorado blue spruces that most people take them for granted and tend to search for something different. Yet, we need
Landscape
Yews.. Choice Evergreens For Landscaping
Yews are one of the best evergreens for modern landscaping. Known botanically as Taxus, they range from the dwarfed varieties to those which grow 2′ to 5′ feet high, and
Waterlilies In Pots
Something dramatically new in terrace gardening will soon find its way onto American patios from Italy, where large pots—what might be called water planters—containing waterlilies or lotus is a new
Back Yard Cranberry
An annual that will produce delicious cranberry or currant jelly in the North from spring seeding should interest every home gardener. Using Roselle Roselle (Hibiscus sabdiriffa) can be used as
Use Climbing Plants Thoughtfully
How to use climbing plants most effectively is easier for some home gardeners than others. Where there are walls that need softening, trellises that require embellishment, or fences to be
Here’s How To Grow Miniature Trees
There’s nothing mysterious about growing miniature trees or shrubs. We see countless examples of them all around us: the weed in the garden that is identical to the one growing
Terrace And Patio Living
Some people are just naturally so tidy they could spread a cloth over the compost pile and hold a picnic there. Others use this heap, pile, or bin to satisfy
New Roses For Fall Planting
It’s fall again, and with summer’s glow fading, we have many garden chores ahead. All of them are not routine, however, and one is a distinct pleasure—the selection of roses
6 Edible Mushrooms That Grow On Wood
If you have an aging shade tree, a stump, or even a pile of firewood in your garden, sooner or later, one of the six wild mushrooms shown in the
Dwarf Fruits For Home Gardeners
Here at sunny acres, we have 25 dwarf fruit trees planted in the spring of 1952. These include apples, pears, plums, and cherries. This fall, there will be fruit on