The large-leaved rhododendrons, popular, evergreen ornamentals in the mild and semi-rigorous regions of the country, are hard to propagate. However, moisture-proof plastic wrapping is a technique that uses and increases
Few plants have the universal appeal that the Pelargonium, our common geranium, enjoys today. Uncommon things are happening to this well-loved plant. In the zonal group, the hybridizer is not
Propagating units like those shown here, which you improvise yourself or purchase ready-made, go a long way in helping you successfully start new plants from seeds and cuttings. Their major
The time for planting roses in spring varies according to the section of the country in which you live. In the middle Atlantic and New England States, this should be
You don’t have to be an expert to grow roses. Witness the showers of brilliant blooms often seen hugging the walls of an Old World cottage. Roses belong to history
Growing roses for the exhibition is an exceedingly fascinating hobby. The blue ribbon winners in the show take something more than average care— pruning, feeding, dusting, and spraying keeps the
Southward from our location in the far north province of Saskatchewan, tender roses of the hybrid tea, floribunda, and other classes are often filled up with earth for winter protection.
In ancient days, it was common for home gardeners to plant hardy shrub roses like Harison’s Yellow, eglantine, moss, cabbage, the hundred-leaved rose, and many others in their dooryards where
Growing rock plants from seed is a tricky business; in fact, it is among the most difficult of all gardener’s tasks! Alpine seed is different from that other plants in
Gardeners are wonderful people and, as such, deserve all the help they can get in raising beautiful vegetables and fruit. Yet I know gardeners who will not take advantage of