Usually, shrubs for the home grounds are chosen for beauty, fitness, diversified attractions, or mere serviceability. But the Korean spice viburnum appeals more directly to our affections titan to our
Seventeen years ago, I decided to grow blueberries. Several hundred large shrubs were obtained and successfully transplanted. Root System The plants were cut into six-inch stubs to send all the
August is the time to meet your needs in the perennial border for next year. Seed sown now will develop into blooming-sized plants by the next season in most cases,
Locating a house on a slope with outcroppings of rock offers a challenge to any gardener who enjoys working with plants that can be adapted to such a setting. Sprawling
The fragrance is a blessing after the long winter months. But, then, even the smell of the good earth is ionic to the real dirt gardener. However, the sweet scent
Have you hesitated to improve your soil with garbage or manure because of the odor, insects, and bothersome turning and watering that may accompany attempts to compost it? If that
August is usually our hottest, the driest month. We assume it will be so this year. Our most important job is to continue our maintenance programs of watering, weeding, and
August may well be dubbed “Lily month” in the garden since the heaviest blooming period of some of the new garden aristocrats comes during this month. On the other hand,
When I read about people who let the hose run all night, I feel like saying, “There isn’t that much water in the world.” It is a sure thing that
From the interest shown in Ophiopogon jaburan, or snake beard, by frequent garden visitors, I judge it is little used or known. If given a trial, however, I’m sure it