Plant Trees For Shade And Beauty
A well-placed tree, thoughtfully chosen, carefully planted, and lovingly nurtured, is beautiful and a fundamental contribution to any landscape plan. Trees are frequently planted to frame a home or to
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Roses On Cote D’azur
Those who maintain that roses will not thrive in southern lands because the mild climate allows them too little rest have never visited the “Cote d’Azur” in southern France. Varieties
Gibberellins… A Progress Report
Biennials that flower in one instead of two years grass that stays green during the winter instead of turning brown are only two of the dramatic effects on plants caused
How To Extend The Camellia Season
The landscape use of Camellia japonica can be greatly enlarged by carefully selecting varieties that will extend the bloom season. A major portion of the camellias grown outdoors in the
The West Coast Firethorn
On the Pacific coast, where the number of firethorn (pyracantha) varieties is increasing, it is not easy for the newcomer to make his choice. Pyracantha Graberi In California, Pyracantha Graberi,
Lupines On The West Coast
West Coast gardeners cannot hobnob together for long without the question “How do you grow lupines?” cropping up. Many want to know where they can get plants and seeds, yet
A Collector’s Notes On Ivies New And Old
Nothing is more restful yet cheerful year-round than green foliage. My choice of the best foliage plant is the ivy. Collecting ivies over the years and through purchases has been
Drooping Leucothoe
Autumn coloration is not usual in broad-leaved evergreens, but drooping leucothoe, Leucothoe catesbaei, has been liberally endowed with this quality. The change in the season and the attention now focused
Plants And Birds
By November, most truly migratory birds have departed. However, many birds undertake a partial migration. They travel, often in huge flocks, from breeding or roosting grounds on a mountain range
Taming The Landscape With Herbicides
After chemical methods have controlled plant growth, the matter of maintenance is of prime importance. The margins demand the most attention, for along the borders of a converted field, there