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 shades of cream, pale yellow, green, and pink, with brick-red and purplish-red, it requires no particular care or soil and will grow in places where … Read more
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 heat and lethargy of July and August. Perhaps it is their color—so refreshingly easy on the eyes. Or, it may be the crisp foliage. For … Read more
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 gardening magazines while riding the New York subway. Reading the magazine gave me an outlet for the hectic pace of New York City. After reading … Read more
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 than a collection of decorative grasses, arranged attractively? The tall grass of Phormium tenax atropurpureum with it’s exciting burgundy color and forms a contrast with … Read more
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 boxes, poised prettily as standards, they perform for you outdoors and in. Almost everywhere, there is some way to grow them successfully. Prima Ballerinas Fuchsias … Read more
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 approach, free from digging, watering, and dusting routines. You do not need unlimited space to enjoy this kind of gardening. Even a few cups of … Read more
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 peony, he is finished with that task for the rest of his life. The very same clumps will come back year after year to display … Read more
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 one? Even the simplest kind can be a spot of beauty. Cool and sparkling, it is refreshing to look at. Keep that in mind when … Read more
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 of your lawn. The grayish-white bark is striking against a background of evergreens or reflected in a pool. Near the sunny side of a porch, a … Read more
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, especially peaches, are far superior to those in city markets. A dwarf orchard on a plot of land only 60’ by 30’ feet will provide … Read more