Blast from the Past: Discovering Famous Old Roses
The historical rose gardens in Descanso Gardens at La Canada, Calif., preserve numerous species of the oldest known roses. Beginning with the Christian Era, these varieties have been collected from
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Tall and Proud: Growing Beautiful Tall Roses in Your Garden
How do you like your roses—short, medium, or tall? Want to gaze down on knee-high bushes from full height? Or meet medium-tall plants face to face, so you can sniff
Rose Revolution: Finding the Perfect Rose for Your Garden
Rose planting time is just around the corner. If you are a typical gardener, during the past few months, you derived much pleasure from scanning the newest catalogs and deciding
Single and Stunning: The Beauty of Single-Flowered Roses
For several years, single roses have been out of favor. Modern rose growers have preferred fully double, many-petaled varieties. The popularity pendulum has recently been swinging toward single and semi-double
Why Moraine Locust Is Adaptable
Homeowners, especially those who live in new developments, are always looking for suitable trees that will be ornamental and provide some shade. The ideal tree, which combines hardiness, rapid growth,
How To Create A Magical Woodland Garden
We listened carefully to the sage whisperings of the firs before we ventured into our woodland with saw and spade. Two years passed before my husband, and I could bring
What Is The Deal On Soil and Plant Growth?
Almost every garden journal during the year contains several articles on soil, stressing the importance of fertility, texture, heat retention, water-holding capacity, and other factors essential to good plant growth.
The Peace Rose – A Rose Strangely Blessed
The Peace Rose has had an eerie history of timeliness in connection with world events. These various events have been recorded separately in Success with Roses, each as it occurred,
How Plants Can Attract Crested Flycatchers To Your Garden
The crested flycatcher is often more heard than seen, for although handsomely plumed, his soft colors blend well into his treetop surroundings. He sits motionless on some flowery branch and
How Do Praying Mantises Help Humans?
Maybe you strolled onto your porch one late summer afternoon to find a cool breeze. Perched on a porch rail or table, you discover something that looks oddly like an