Growing Pecans In The South
In the South, the pecan is one of the most valuable dual-purpose trees. It gives us needed shade in summer and a rich harvest of tasty fruit in the fall.
Landscape
When You Grow Camellias Watch Out For Scale Insects
Scientists tell us that more than 40 species of scale insects feed on some part of the camellia plant. Fortunately, few of these will be encountered by the average camellia
Watering, Mowers And Crabgrass
Lawn watering, we all agree, is necessary. But the question arises about how much water and how often it should be applied. There are several theories on the subject—each well
Hydrangeas Perfect Shrubs For Long-season Interest
Hydrangeas might well be called the lazy gardener’s plant. They respond to minimum care by producing a wealth of showy blooms in summer, and in autumn, the foliage and flowers
Foliage For Variety
Even a carefully planned garden may have a run of flowers of only one kind for several days or even a week or more. Consequently, most of us can remember
Veronicas In The Rock Garden
Low-growing veronicas are among the best rock plants; even out of bloom, they are attractive, and when sheeted with blue or white, or pink flowers, they are truly delightful. Plants
Underground Sprinkler
When maintenance becomes too burdensome, gardening ceases to be a pleasure. My idea of the straw that breaks the camel’s back is a businessman who comes home tired after a
How We Fought The Drought
It is raining this morning as I write this—a light, gentle sprinkle that began sometime after midnight. The wind is carrying the rain through the screen onto my floor, but
Let’s Take A Garden Trip Guatemala
The plane rose from Merida, our last stop in Mexico. The pilot circled to glimpse the pyramid-type Mayan ruins outside this hot, tropical city of the Yucatan lowlands. Soon we
Rhododendrons In Missouri
When an authority tells you something can’t be done, doing it gives supreme satisfaction. Perhaps this is why the rhododendrons of Mrs. Bredelle Jesse of Columbia, Missouri, are her favorite