Sargent Crabapple The Ornamental Crab
At this season, when displays of brightly colored fruits attract more attention than flowers among trees and shrubs, the ornamental crabapples command particular admiration. One of the most distinctive of
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Trade Bricks For Flowers
This is the tale of a new garden fostered by an old garden. Both lie within St. Luke’s Chapel, close to Greenwich Village. A two-year apprenticeship in the old garden
Lilacs-old And New Varieties
One of the most cherished spring-flowering shrubs is the lilac. With its appealing fragrance and abundance of bloom, it continues to be a favorite everywhere it grows. Moreover, the new
Lilacs-old And New Varieties
When we talk about modern peonies, we do not do so to discredit the older varieties. Such favorites as Mons. Jules Elie, Festiva Maxima, Reine Hortense, and many others still
How I Start New Rose Plants From Cuttings
I’m giving my method of starting rose cuttings in answer to the inquiry I read in a magazine. I’ve used this method for many years with success. How I Start
Foliar Feeding: A Secret to Thriving Roses and Plants
Summary: The article explores foliar feeding’s benefits for roses and other plants, emphasizing its potential to produce larger blossoms, vibrant foliage, and improved winter hardiness. It delves into the process,
Healthy Habits: Keep Your Roses Looking Their Best
Growing and maintaining roses during the growing season can be a manageable task. Following a planned procedure, only a few minutes each week are needed to keep a rose garden
How To Simplify Control Of Poison Ivy?
Control of poison ivy is often a real problem for the suburbanite. However, it need not be tolerated since improved herbicides have become available. Eradication by hand pulling is exasperating,
Maleic Hydrazide: A Remarkable New Gardening Aid
Maleic hydrazide, better known as chemicals yet developed for modern gardeners. Discovered accidentally by Naugatuck Chemical’s research scientists in 1948, MH has the unusual property of temporarily retarding plant growth
What Are The Benefits Of Willow Trees?
I learned early in life how useful a willow tree is to a farmer. At home, my foster parents grew a large grape vineyard. Mother tore up hundreds of soft