How To Prune Fruit Trees To Improve Quality
Pruning may be defined as the art and science of cutting away a portion of the plant to improve its shape, influence its growth, flowering, and fruitfulness, and improve the
Landscape
Museum A Zoo Or A Garden?
Dessert plants (like desert scenery) are not everybody’s dish. Some people just can’t stand the thorny, prickly, touch-me-not things. But for a lot of us, they have a special charm
Red Berries Of Black Elder Attractive To Birds
Well-chosen plant materials and the birds attracted by them do much to brighten the often drab days of midwinter. Black Alder: Winterberry A good example is a black alder or
What Is Hiding In Old Seed Catalogs
This is the month for seed catalogs. They greet us with alluring pictures of dainty bulbs, astonishing varieties in annuals and perennials, gorgeous colors, new odors, and flavors quite unsurpassed.
Old Trees Won’t Come Back Next Week
Here in Woodstock, N. Y. can be seen as one more horrible example of the meaningless destruction of scenic beauty by real estate “operators.” Garden clubs, civic groups, and nature-minded
They Look Like Hibiscus – The Hollyhock Old But Charming
“Why does it look like a hibiscus,” said an admirer of the tropical-looking bloom. But when she had observed it more closely, she said, “But it’s only an old hollyhock.”
Fungus and Insect Enemies Of The Plum
The plum has certain characteristic enemies, both fungi and insects. One fungus begins to attack the plant soon after its bloom is shed. The young fruit soon develops a “plum
Brilliant, Rich, Yellow Petalled Chinese Witch Hazel
Shrubs flowering outdoors in mid-winter are scarcely the usual thing in our gardens, and this small group holds great value for the colder parts of the country. One of the
Building Trellises: Points To Remember In The Value Of Trellises
Never underestimate the value of trellises. They provide an excellent way to gain color and greenery in confined areas. They can be practical or pictorial; they will often be both.
Limited Space Planting: How To Do It And What Plants To Use
If your planting space is limited and you love small plants, classic charm, and the outdoors, why not try a miniature garden? There is no reason why you can’t have