The Beauty And Benefits Of The Sourwood Tree
Exceptionally good foliage from spring to fall, beautiful summer flowers, and a dense pyramidal form (the maximum height is 60′ feet, although the tree is usually smaller) make the sorrel
Landscape
Spring into Action: Care for Your Roses with These Tips
This is the time of year when those who grow roses, whether many or few, begin to think of the chores that must be done if flowers are to be
Making Summer-Wood Cuttings
Success with cuttings depends upon many factors, the most important of which are timing, types, hormones, media, propagating cases, and general culture. Importance of Timing Timing, which is probably the
Mini Marvels: Growing Miniature Roses Indoors and Out
Miniature roses have taken the country by storm! True miracles of nature, these tiny roses have become big business for rose growers. One nursery alone—anticipating demands—propagated over two hundred thousand
Shrub Roses: The Unbeatable Garden Beauties
Rose development is apparently following a pattern set many years ago when introducing hybrid teas caused home gardeners to discard many old favorites. However, many rose fanciers are again switching
For A Cool And Tranquil Garden White And Fragrant
Tranquil and cool and especially beautiful at night — all this may be said of the white garden. Add the quality of fragrance to many, though not all, flowers, and
The AARS Label: Understanding the ALL-AMERICA ROSE SELECTIONS
This story interests all lovers of the “queen of flowers.” American gardeners can now grow the world’s finest roses in their yards and gardens with relatively little effort or expense.
Shrub Love: My Favorite Shrub Roses for Your Garden
It is surprising to me that more shrub roses are not grown in our gardens. I feel that even some real “down-to-earth” rose lovers do not realize how versatile, hardy,
What Does A Midwest Garden Look Like?
In the harsh, unpredictable climate of the Midwest, the goal of “season-long color” in a perennial border seems completely out of reach. The weather is always going to extremes—too hot,
Peonies: Tips For Successful Growth?
As far back as I can recall, we have grown peonies. My father, R. H. Jones, Peru, Indiana, bought his first collection of peonies when I was only three years