We Planted My Holly In The Front Yard – WOW
Many of the old gardens around Charleston, West Virginia, have beautiful red-berried American hollies, Ilex opaca, at Christmas time. I envied them but, living in a rented house, did not
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The Myrtle Euphorbia
What is a weed in one country is a choice garden plant in another. The evergreen euphorbia of Europe, Euphorbia myrsinites, is one of the few evergreen species truly hardy
Landscape Shrubs Against A Wall
“If you have seen a Japanese snowball bush forming a white and green curtain against a weathered stone wall, you know how effective a wall shrub can be. Various flowering
What Power Tools Can Do for You in the Garden
Gardening is fun and should be kept that way. Gone are the days when chores like preparing the soil, mowing the lawn, trimming the hedge, cutting off the whiskers around
Should You Encourage the Friendly Martins?
Martins and tree swallows are friendly birds that like people. They feed while on the wing, eating thousands of flies, mosquitoes, moths, and many other insects. We should do everything
Results With A Small Fruit Garden
I have a small fruit garden, which means more to me than a big orchard. But, at certain times of the year, it is as delightful to look at as
The Story Behind Dwarf Fruit Trees
Dwarf fruit trees, which have been grown for hundreds of years in Europe, are becoming more and more popular in this country today. Since the trees are small in size,
My Hillside Of Azaleas
My garden has grown as its plants grow — quietly, gradually, and unassumingly. It was started as most gardens are begun — by owners of newly acquired houses. During the
Planting Tips On Making Your Home More Distinctive
Why do we see so few tastefully planted houses when so much desirable plant material is available? All too often, foundation plantings leave something to be desired or detract from
The Art Of Garden Design
The open season for “Garden Days” returns to delight hundreds of people and, incidentally, to secure financial aid for all sorts of worthy causes. Of those who take advantage of