Landscape

Water Lily Or Lotus

Waterlily or Lotus

What looked like a wild, cream-colored water lily in abundant bloom was seen last fall in the backwaters of certain slow-flowing Kansas streams.  It was striking in appearance and worth

Propagating Rhododendrons Fun Rewarding

Propagating Rhododendrons

With some 700 species and at least 10,000 hybrids to choose from, it is little wonder the rhododendron has claimed the affection and interest of gardeners.  Whenever a breathtaking specimen

Observations About Lilacs

Lilacs

An old and often repeated saying is that lilacs should be chosen in the spring but planted in the fall. Like most sayings of this kind, it is sound but

The Making And Use Of Composts

Use of Compost

Cemmenting on the claim by advocates of organic gardening that commercial fertilizers are harmful to the soil. Donald Conlin of the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station, Wooster, says that, although the

Prize Peonies At The Shows

Prize Peonies

Show dates have to be set well in advance, and, of course, they are always set based on “average” weather conditions in the vicinity.  It’s only natural, then, that whenever

Plant Fruits This Fall

Fall Planting

Fall is a good time to plant fruits. Trees and bushes set out during the autumn months will start growth early the following spring—just as soon as weather conditions are

Plant Trees And Shrubs

Trees and Shrubs

All woody plants have a regular sequence of bloom. Whether they are growing in Florida, California, Massachusetts, or Illinois, this sequence is always the same and can be depended upon

Hicans

Hicans

One of the largest nuts native to the United States is the `McCallister’ hican found in 1890 in southern Indiana.  A natural hybrid between a pecan and shellbark hickory, the

Year-round Peony Care

Peony Care

Peonies are so hardy, and durable. and long-lived that they usually get along with no attention at all.  Reasons for Not Blooming Well But you can help yours have better