Growing The Siebold Viburnum
The Siebold Viburnum is a tall, vigorous shrub that can easily be considered one of the best viburnums for ornamental use. A native of Japan, it was introduced into America
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Growing Silvery Yarrow: How To Care For Achillea Argentea
The gray-leaved yarrow, Achillea argentea, is a pleasing low plant not often seen in gardens. It is equally valuable for the low border or the rock garden as it does
Attracting Bees To Your Garden: Inviting Pollinators
The hard-working honeybee has suddenly found its services more in demand than ever before. Until recently, the abundance of wild insects provided ample fertilization insurance for those plants that depend
Poison Ivy: 3 Leaves and Other Things You Need To Know
Every year, millions of people suffer itching, swelling, blisters, and even sometimes prostration and death by touching the poison ivy that grows anywhere from Maine to Florida and Nebraska. The
What They Found In General Washington’s Greenhouse
Over two hundred and sixty-five years ago, General Washington was completing his greenhouse in the flower garden at Mount Vernon. He was vitally interested in obtaining suitable plant material to
Do You Know All the Maples?
When choosing trees for small properties, the homeowner must consider what is desired of a tree. Is it to provide shade or be valued for mere embellishment, exotic foliage, or
Tips on Feeding Ornamental Plants
Every gardener dreams of having a plot with soil rich in organic material to produce outstanding plants. Unfortunately, most garden soils lack this much sought-after substance, which maintains moisture, encourages
What To Move Outside In June From The Home Greenhouse
Tender plants and bulbs for the garden started in the greenhouse are put out into their summer positions early this month. Tuberous begonias, caladiums, coleus, impatiens, fuchsias, and geraniums join
June: It Is Time To Start Biennials
Late spring and early summer are when to start biennials from seed if you want to enjoy their flowers next year. For biennials need a whole growing season before they
May What To Work On In The Garden
May is a pleasant month in the garden. One of the essential chores is not to allow plants to dry out. If the soil is dry, soak the ground deeply