Types Of Cotoneasters In Variety
Of the 50 or more species of cotoneaster, a large number are tall deciduous shrubs with red or black Autumn fruits. Thus, they may be thought of as slender, thornless
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East Is East And West Is West…
WEATHER TRAITS West Aridity, drying winds, great temperature extremes, and sudden changes. The west boundary borders the foothills of the Rockies, and there are some important mountain ranges within the
Learn Flower Secrets By Reading The Fine Print
New Years! Bells are ringing everywhere, and one of the happy events they presage is the arrival of gloriously illustrated, shiny new garden catalogs. For all gardeners this is a
Moving Hollies to the Forefront
In recent years, Hollies have taken the gardening public by storm. And why shouldn’t they receive attention after so many decades of neglect? They are not difficult to transplant, as
Burford’s Holly
Burford’s Holly (Ilex cornuta Burford!) is one of the few hollies to perform satisfactorily the whole length of the West Coast. It and the other hollies do superbly in the
What Hollies Can You Try in Cold Climates?
Last winter, the Eastern Seaboard experienced some old-fashioned weather for the first time in 6 years. The thermometer outside the kitchen window of our southern Connecticut home ranged well below
Diseases Wage a Deadly War Against America’s Shade Trees
The invasion of devastative plant diseases has altered entire nations, their customs, and their development. A plant disease, for example, caused the British to become such great tea consumers. In 1870
The Exotic Billbergias
If your collection of house plants does — not include at least one Billbergia, you are missing the Spring bloom of one of the most exciting indoor plants. Billbergias are
The Art of Selecting the Right Plant For The Right Place
“IMPULSE BUYING” is a part of modern merchandising in supermarkets, gift shops, drug stores, and even nurseries. If you depend on such a practice for selecting your plants, however, your
Growing Bleeding Heart Vines: How To Care For Clerodendrum
Clerodendrum is a beautiful genus of flowering plants that gained popularity in the spring markets thanks to its brilliant spring color. It’s a tender, fast-growing tropical climbing vine belonging to