Camellias Can Be Your Pride And Joy
There is such a vast difference in the beauty and habits of various camellias that the home gardener who has “got the bug” should have some help before collecting them.
Landscape
Time Now To Plant Lilacs
Autumn is the best time to plant lilacs in all except the coldest sections of the country. You may plant them in spring, but you must be sure to do
Three Important Secrets For Successful Camellias
Where: Location Planting When deciding where to plant a camellia, several leading factors must be considered. These should be determined before considering what might be termed local or personal problems.
13 Fruit Flavors To Grow In A Sunny Window Garden
My husband started the whole thing. One winter day, when the wind was whirling snow in sheets outside a greenhouse we were visiting, he was allowed to pick a ripe,
Pineapple Project
Did you know that pineapple (Ananas sativus) is a botanical rarity? I didn’t either until one day last April when my son, Dick’s pineapple plant, produced an exciting red-tinged bud
Mimosas
When you see a handsome parachute-shaped tree with millions of fern-like leaves, chances are you are looking at a mimosa, Albizia julibrissin. It is one of the most beautiful flowering
Enchanting Cassias Grow In My Louisiana Garden
If you are looking for a distinctive plant, one that everyone doesn’t have, consider the cassias or sennas. They come from many lands. Most of them do well in the
The New Citrus Hybrids
Why not make friends and influence people by serving some exciting new citrus fruits grown on trees in your backyard? If you live in the Lower South where you can
Good Perennials For… Southeastern Gardens
In the coastal areas of the Upper and Middle South, most perennials are planted during November and December. But, when selecting subjects to plant now or nearer the end of
Growing Ferns
For decorating your home indoors, making it feel cool, woodsy, and rich, softening stark, harsh architectural lines, or unifying a decorative scheme—nothing rivals the beauty of graceful, green ferns. Here