The story of today’s roses is exciting—new varieties, new ways to use them in the garden, and new ways to buy them. Until recently, roses could only be planted in the spring or fall, and the gardener who missed these conventional times had to wait six months for the next planting season. Today, the rose … Read more
Because of their diminutive size, miniature roses are often thought to be too delicate or not hardy enough to be grown outdoors. This is not true, as thousands of these little roses are grown outdoors all over the country. In recent years, miniature roses have become one of the most popular garden plants. They are … Read more
Many of the flowers of present-day rose varieties are as beautiful as roses can be, but why do the plants lack sturdiness? When a selection is made from many seedlings produced by crossing two parents, all the seedlings differ one from the other, much as the children of two parents differ. One may be beautiful … Read more
Since the idea of a Biblical garden has always fascinated me, I was naturally delighted to discover a garden designed around the familiar plants of the Bible on the grounds adjoining the Church of the Wayfarer in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. The low-even church, which is an architectural jewel in itself, makes an impressive setting for the … Read more
The useful holly makes an ideal hedge and does well in informal groups and as a background for dogwood and other flowering shrubs, but perhaps nowhere is it more effective in landscape work than when planted with plenty of room to grow into a beautiful specimen tree. You will enjoy it for a long time, … Read more
Happy is the gardener who places his plants correctly in the beginning. As a result, his garden grows old along with him—and gracefully. Each spring and fall, it can be said of both “The best is yet to be.” Peony: A Plant Of Permanence To this person, the peony offers everything, for the peony is … Read more
The Rugosas are an attractive and highly interesting group of roses; they tend to bloom all season and require less care than almost any other member of the rose family. In short, they answer the prayers of every gardener who likes roses but does not have the time or inclination to indulge his plants. In … Read more
Autumn Elaeagnus is one of the best shrubs for the autumn effect and should be esteemed highly both for rapid growth and modest price. Its artistic merits rest on beautiful silvery foliage and heavy masses of pink and red fruits. The latter is effective for two months or more, usually beginning in September, and is … Read more
Ever tried to cut off a limb of a tree with a carpenter’s saw? If the limb was small or dead, you probably didn’t encounter many serious difficulties, but if it was reasonably good-sized and green. You had a tussle on your hands. Better use a pruning saw next time — the job will seem … Read more
Poison Ivy causes tremendous amounts of suffering every year. While it is widely distributed, many people, young and old, do not recognize this pernicious, native plant and get into trouble from contact with it. It has been reported many times that persons have acquired the infection when they have not been in contact with the … Read more