Plant for Permanence… Panicle Hydrangeas
Panicle Hydrangeas are generally considered vigorous shrubs, but they actually become small trees under favorable conditions. Plants 8’ to 12’ feet high are the rule in gardens, but there are
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New Health For Roses
There are new weapons for the gardener’s fight against the black spot. Of all the maladies roses are subject to, blackspot is universally dreaded. The fungus Diplocarpon rosae causes this
In Quest of Old Gardens
Garden-hunting in foreign countries is a delightful pastime. Not only new aspects of beauty are revealed, but the friendship between garden lovers is a by-product of the experience. Pursuit Of
Can Planting Parking Areas Be Beautiful?
The design of any large parking area is primarily engineering involving the safe control and movement of vehicles and pedestrians. However, throughout the design of such a development, some areas
July Is The Time To Visit Gardens
Despite all that may be said or that may be read, most of us learn by example rather than by precept. Visiting a garden is usually a most enjoyable occasion,
Growing Roses in a Complex World: Simplified
I gladly accede to the request of your editor to write a short essay on the subject of roses, for I know, full well, that if I am successful in
Winter Wonders: Roses Tailored for Cold Winter Climates
How many roses did you lose last winter? How many more are borderline cases—weak looking and with a lot of die-back when you start to prune them, but still with
Prune with Precision: Timing is Key in Rose Pruning
There is an increasing interest in rose shows and, therefore, in timing techniques or methods that enable gardeners to grow flowers in perfect condition for exhibition. Our method of growing
Roses Right: Master the Art of Planting Roses
Here’s how simple it is to plant and successfully grow roses. Plant Location Any location which receives sunlight at least half of the day (or in which annuals, perennials, or
Rose Garden Bliss: Tips for a Thriving Rose Garden
Roses don’t have to be grown in rose beds. They can be grown anywhere in the garden where they’ll get at least five hours of full sunshine a day, and