Be Wise-winterize Your Shrubs And Trees
Many people sincerely believe that evergreens require the same type of winter protection as we do, so with all good intentions, they dress them in everything but scarves, caps, and
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Pecans… For Beauty And Good Eating
If there is anything more southern than a pecan pie, it’s a pecan tree. As a southern gardener, you haven’t arrived until you’ve grown at least one. Not only does
A Galaxy Of Roses
Wherever you live, roses will give you garden pleasure. In the South, you’ll find roses enjoying the long growing season, the abundant rainfall, and the mild winters. Hybrid teas, floribundas,
sasanqua Camellia
Camellia sasanqua is one of the most rewarding plants that can be grown, and gardeners who cannot offer this species a congenial environment outdoors can at least enjoy specimens thriving
How To Protect Garden Plants
Garden plants are shielded against frost and drying winds in various ways. Earth is hilled around roses, boxwood, and exposed broadleaved evergreens are screened with windbreaks, and strawberries are mulched
Try Air-layering Your Chenille Plant For Your Friends
An interesting plant worth cultivating for both bloom and foliage is Acalypha hispida, commonly known as the chenille plant. It grows wild in the Fiji Islands and Polynesia. Acalypha godseffiana,
Protect Ornamentals Nature’s Way Apply A Winter Mulch
A mulch might be described in simple terms as a soil covering. Nature intended the soil to be covered with fallen leaves and decaying or living plants. So, in its
Tropical Figs In The North
Maybe the Romans were right—the fig tree was a gift from the God of Wine. A fig tree, 6’ to 8’ feet tall and wide, with cool leaves to screen
Edible Wild Mushrooms
A speaking—and picking—acquaintance with wild mushrooms can add interest to any foray through the fields and woods and zest to the meal afterward—if you know your mushrooms. More than 4,000
Birds Bring The Garden Color And Song
Paint a picture with plants to make your home more beautiful, liveable, and enjoyable. Landscaping the home grounds introduces birds into this picture, adding colorful, living motion and the glorious