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,
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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
Monarda Oswego Tea Bee Balm: A Bee-friendly Choice?
This old plant in English gardens has been treasured as a valuable and striking feature for the herbaceous border and for moist positions elsewhere. The writer’s garden grows in light
Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum: A Must-Try Plant?
My affection for the annual Mesembryanthemum crystallinum, a native of California’s shoreline from central California south into Baja California and especially abundant on the Santa Barbara Channel Islands, was deepened
Can Poison Ivy Be Controlled?
Every summer, poison ivy causes much suffering, yet it can be controlled. The rash is caused by a volatile oil produced by the plant leaves. It is said that Indians
For Fragrance’s Sake, Add Brown Flowers
Brown flowers subdue and chasten the flames of the garden; they tame the cerise and magenta; they mollify the madder and vermilion. But, although their beauty is retiring and gentle,