A Garden of Miniatures: Gnomes, Pixies, and Elves
A gift of three miniature roses was the beginning of my interest in growing all kinds of plants which are called “dwarf,” “pygmy,” or “miniature.” Substantial proof of my new
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Annuals, Biennials, Perennials: What the Words Mean
Annuals are plants that last through one growing season. Seeds are planted in the spring, grow, and bloom. After maturing their seeds, every part of them dies. They have completed
Stop To Appreciate The Splendor Of Dogwood Trees
The dogwoods range from tiny, 6-inch Cornus canadensis to 75-foot Cornus nuttallii whose large white flowers are shown above in the photograph by Jeannette Grossman. Dogwoods flower in white, pink,
Succulents Like To Spend The Summer Outdoors
Discover the exciting world of succulents. Choose kinds to make your summer garden more colorful. They vary in appearance from the boldly sculptured to the whimsical, but all are plants
Perennials From Stem Cuttings
You will discover many advantages in knowing how to increase perennials in this way. I do it mostly for fun, as a hobby. I like to discover how many of
Crazy Fertilizer Idea Pays Off
If you stop to think about it, you can’t understand why it took so long for people to accept Tom Reilly’s “crazy” idea, It was simple, as simple and natural
Take A Walk and Pause to Appreciate Its Beauty
Walks and pathways in the right places will help you find more pleasure in working and entertaining in your yard. Study the overall plan for your place to decide the
Low Maintenance Gardening
July is a good time to think about the first step of planning an overall home landscape: how much you can handle without getting tired of gardening. You’ll be wise
Color In The Midsummer Garden
A wealth of plants flower here in July and midsummer. North – Color in the Midsummer Garden Here are some of the plants that provide summer color in the North:
Put On A Terrific Colorful Show With Ivy-Leaf Geraniums
In some sections of the West Coast, they spill their flowers in brilliant profusion over slopes, banks, and low walls. In a cool greenhouse or sunroom in winter, they’re among