Iron Chelates New Life for Iron-Starved Plants
Iron deficiency, which causes chlorosis or yellowing of the leaves of plants and trees, is found in many parts of the United States and the world. It occurs in almost
Landscape
What Is The Tatarian Honeysuckle?
Of the 175 different kinds of honeysuckles grown in the United States today, the Tatarian honeysuckle, Lonicera tatarica, is one of the most valuable ornamental. True, it does not have
Spreading Euonymus
Masses of greenish-white florets cover Euonymus kiautschovicus in early September. In Bailey’s “Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture,” and in the 1927 edition of Rehder’s “Manual,” Euonymus kiautschovicus appeared under the gentler
How to Grow Camellias from Cuttings
If you grow camellias now in your greenhouse and you’d like more of them, here are some pointers to keep in mind about propagating them. I have been growing camellias
There Are Honeysuckles, Plants and Birds
Honeysuckles are ornamental in flowers, foliage, and fruit. The blossoms attract the insects that lure the hummingbirds, warblers, and vireos. The leaves serve as cover and protection for wide varieties
Light Widens Your View
When done with aesthetic and artistic consideration, lighting can bring charming results. A world of devices is open to us. Antique Japanese lanterns, for instance, add the beauty of ancient
Rain When You Want It
Sprinkler systems for lawns and gardens had come a long way since a generation ago when they were afforded only by the very rich. In many parts of the land
Propagating Rhododendrons from Stem Cuttings
Within recent years, much attention has been given to the propagation by stem cuttings of hybrid rhododendrons, whose gorgeous blossoms and magnificent foliage are familiar to almost every gardener. Research
Tanagers Love Caterpillars, Moths, Beetles and Other Insects
Our scarlet tanager is no exception to the rule. It is one of the gorgeous birds in eastern North America. Its bright scarlet hood and sable wings and tail stand
How To Grow Non-hardy Rhododendrons
Why can’t we grow them here?” is the wistful question so often asked by travelers who have seen the magnificent rhododendrons in the south of England, the west coast of