What’s The Most Important Outdoor Feature?
Here in California, where our mild climate permits it, our outdoor living season is not restricted to the few months of summer but may, in some years, extend from the
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How To Cultivate Wine Red Oxalis In Your Garden
Taking up little space, but enjoying a front seat in a south window, the South American Oxalis brasiliensis makes a lovely pot plant. Many oxalis tend to recline or droop,
Discover The Mystique Of The Unicorn Plant
Intriguing little “Birds of Paradise” can easily be made from the dried seed pods of Proboscidea jussieui, the unicorn plant, or devil’s claw. Carefully remove the pod from the main
The Ultimate Guide For Home Gardeners
It is hard to imagine how Ed Steffek, POPULAR GARDENING’S Horticultural Editor, found the time to write a new book, but that is just what he has cloned. Summing up
Which Shrub Has Nostalgic Charm?
Some gardeners like rose-of-Sharon and those who do not. The latter complain that its foliage does not appear until quite late in spring and is not exceptional in fall. The
How To Layer Rhododendrons For Optimal Growth
August is a favorable month for the vegetative propagation of many kinds of plants. Layering – rooting a section of a plant in the earth while it is still attached
Is Korean Spice Viburnum The Perfect Shrub For Your Garden?
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
How To Protect Blueberry Fruit From Birds
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
How To Grow Perennials On A Budget
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,
How To Garden On A Slight Slope
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