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 Rose Cuttings In late October or early November, I fix a little bed under some shrub where it will be protected from winter winds and … Read more
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, integration with pest control, and the role of potassium nitrate and other nutrients. Key Takeaways The Benefits of Foliar Feeding Larger, more richly-colored blossoms, dark … Read more
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 of moderate size in good condition. Feed While Still Dormant Established roses, plants in the garden for one summer or more, should receive their most … Read more
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, dangerous, and seldom effective. Most chemicals designed for killing brush are effective against poison ivy, but desirable plants nearby may be injured by the volatile … Read more
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 cotton rags to be used in tying up the pruned grape vines to the wires. That was work on Saturdays for all the children. It … Read more
Plant materials of ilex species have been entering this country through the Section of Plant Introduction, U.S.D.A.’s efforts since 1898. The first of these introductions was a shipment of seeds of I. aquifolium sent from France by W. T. Swingle, plant explorer for the U. S. Department of Agriculture. Those seeds were given the P. … Read more
Eucryphias are desirable for the glory of their late summer bloom and, in cool-winter climates, for the brilliancy of autumn foliage. In 1859, E. glutinosa was introduced into England from Chile. Considered one of the hardiest, this tree may be seen in flower in the Arboretum of Washington, Seattle, where five different eucryphias are grown. … Read more
This charming corner of a city garden in San Francisco, located behind a Victorian house, is evidence of what thoughtful planning can achieve. At this time of year, when leisure is sometimes made imperative by the weather, a garden’s importance, and full meaning come sharply into focus. Your garden and mine can and should be … Read more
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 or sourwood tree. Oxydendrum arboreum is one of the most serviceable ornamentals hailing from the Southeast. The name sourwood comes from the fact that the … Read more
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 most important single factor, is as yet relatively little understood except in purely empirical terms. We know that cuttings of some varieties of common lilac … Read more