New Ajuga
A low-growing perennial that will grow in either sun or shade is a new variety of ajuga or bugle-weed known as “Rainbow”. Noted for its dark, bronzy-green foliage, which combines
Landscape
Lazy Ferns For A Garden Cool
Under the glaring sun of midsummer, what could be more cooling than a walk down a shaded path banked by the delicate tracery of ferns? They seem to dispel the
One Gardener’s Story
An article asked, “What kind of a gardener are you?” and set me thinking. My gardening started as a hobby, rest from my work as a seamstress. I began buying
Decorative Grasses
The real fun of pot gardening comes from having an array of mobile plant materials to use in pleasing displays indoors and out. What could be more cooling for summer
Fuchsias And How They Grow
Fanfare, the theatrical name of the red-scarlet fuchsia across the page, typifies the dash and style in today’s exciting fuchsias. At home in pots and tubs, cascading from baskets and
Enjoy The Sight And Sound Of Water In Your Garden
A splashing fountain, quiet pool, or meandering stream can transform a sun-parched yard into a refreshing beauty spot. Here is the opportunity to garden in a new way—a sparkling clean
Peonies Are So Practical
In severe climates where many other perennials are short-lived, these hardy plants thrive. They require only a minimum of care after they have become established. Once a gardener plants a
Instant Water Gardens
This is the time of year when we long for gardens that require no hoeing, weeding, or watering. The answer is a water garden. So why not make plans for
Gray Birch Is My Choice
If you are looking for a small tree, cheerier than most, consider the Gray birch (Betula populifolia). It has appeal throughout the seasons in a naturalistic setting or at the edge
Dwarf Fruit Trees – A Must For Small Plots
Dwarf fruit trees are both ornamental and productive. In the spring, they produce abundant flowers, and in late summer and fall, a crop of delicious and attractive fruit. Tree-ripened fruits,