As we learn more and more about the art of living outdoors, we realize the importance of tying our houses to our gardens. Many contemporary houses have been planned with this idea in mind. The rooms flow into the outdoor areas, so there is never a feeling of being shut in. A sense of spaciousness … Read more
Believing that a rose garden is a family affair and that it is never too early to create an interest in roses, Jackson & Perkins Company of Newark, New York, constructed a special child’s garden of roses last June. And to increase its “child-appeal,” the garden was planted with varieties from the Pustoccino family of … Read more
The question of spring and fall planting of dormant roses is often asked and is among the most controversial. I have practically ceased to regard rose planting as divided into separate camps – spring versus fall, wherever you may live, reserving the right to recommend the time according to the place. Rose Varieties Varieties also … Read more
Roses are an all-season crop – the most continuous one in the flower dome. Perhaps for this reason, many gardeners assume that roses can wait if other jobs are pressing when it comes to early spring chores. Consequently, the early attention roses should receive often gets put off from weekend to weekend. If you want … Read more
In late Autumn, rural homes, boundaries of arable lands, and persimmon orchards of Japan are decorated with abundant, delicious fruits — ranging from bright red to orange-yellow — of Japanese persimmons. They have been our most affectionate and intimate fruit trees for many centuries. Now, they are becoming important not only in the home garden … Read more
Since 1950, liquid fertilizers have enjoyed a newfound and steadily increasing popularity among home gardeners. This enthusiasm spotlights the power of modern advertising, for, lacking the impetus of the latter, commercial growers were much slower to accept liquid fertilizer for use on their greenhouse crops. Because of the effectiveness and labor-saving features of applying nutrients … Read more
Many people have delightedly exclaimed over a brilliant patch of the little red-crested lichen, or British soldiers, growing on sterile soil. They have gathered it for dish gardens and table decorations or noted the widely-spreading, grayish-green tufts of the so-called reindeer “moss,” one of the commonest soil lichens. But the soil lichens are not generally … Read more
Our choicest, most magnificent shrubs and trees, formerly had to be propagated in the greenhouse and pampered there for months or even years (making them very costly), can now be grafted easily and simply in open ground by tire beginners. Moreover, the resulting plant material is far superior to the greenhouse product. The Plastic Plant … Read more
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 records of specimens well over 20’ feet. Panicle Hydrangeas’ Characteristics Flaking gray bark characterizes the trunk and larger branches, and the natural outline of a … Read more
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 Horticulture Indeed, the pursuit of horticulture enveloped in an architectural setting combines the arts and the crafts to the best advantage while providing a pleasant … Read more