Ever noticed those vibrant clusters of tiny flowers that seem to thrive when everything else in your garden is gasping for mercy? That’s lantana. The tough-as-nails beauty that’s about to
Your gorgeous roses are attacked, and the culprits are tinier than a pinhead. Those clusters of minuscule green, black, or pinkish bugs sucking the life out of your prized blooms?
In these days of central heating, electric blankets, and storm windows, the pleasure and necessity have gone out of tucking the children into bed “for a long winter’s nap.” But
If all the people who have tried unsuccessfully to grow gardenias were laid end to end, we’d have a long line of disgruntled gardeners. And yet gardenias are not difficult
The mysteries of the Orient sometimes wend their way into our everyday lives. Such is the case with the culture of Japanese iris. Here is a plant with striking beauty—a
Japanese gardens have strongly influenced the design of many American gardens. Within recent years, this trend has made rapid gains on the West Coast and is gradually moving eastward. The
You are perfectly entitled to answer my question by saying that you hold a deed for the ground that includes your garden, and you may tell me that it is
Of the long list of climbing and pillar roses available, practically all of them are a success somewhere. However, as we move northward into the colder areas, the list of
Knowing the mental capacity of your opponent is a big asset in any contest, and we can amply testify to its importance when your opponent happens to be a colony
No doubt every rose hobbyist, like I used to do, covets the possession of roses in bloom all year round. But anyone with a small greenhouse or who plans to