Horse Sense About Tree Care
Everyone looks at a tree differently, particularly when considering its value. The artistic person believes a tree to be one of the Lord’s most magnificent creations. To a child, a
Landscape
Canada Hemlock
If one tree were to be selected as having more uses on the home grounds than any other, I am certain hemlock would be nearly a unanimous choice. The hemlocks
A Rare Holly Moonshine and Canary
Canary, a new yellow-berried holly, has bright yellow berries and dark green foliage and is the hardiest of the yellow-berried hollies. The parent tree, now destroyed, stood for many years
Trees in Northern Gardens
Winter is a stark reality here in the North in December. The garden is bedded down, and all plants that require special protection should have it before the month is
An Important Time for Trees
Because December has so much activity for the entire family, the garden may easily be neglected. December is usually the month when the ground will be frozen on the surface
How to Plant Acorns, Bukeyes and Chestnuts
Chestnuts, Buckeyes (or horse-chestnuts), and most acorns must be planted while still moist. If they are permitted to dry out, they will not grow. Seed Germination Seeds should be gathered
A Chance to Change Basic Garden Features
The first killing frosts have stopped visible activity in the garden. But many straightforward, warm days give the gardener an urge to dig. This is good because digging the soil
Some Flowers, Shrubs In Fall Plans
Mums dominate this month in our gardens. There is much work to be done—plant daffodils at once in the well-prepared ground. Bone meal is the safest fertilizer. Thrifty buys are
Keeping Roses, Mums From Winter’s Toll
In most of our areas, hard frosts have come by mid-November. Mild weather sometimes holds until Thanksgiving, leaving some hardier annuals such as snapdragons, stocks, sweet alyssum, lobelia, verbena, and
For Rare Satisfaction Plant A Sunken Garden
What is the recipe for a sunken garden? What and why are its characters different from the usual garden area? Sunken Areas Of course, no two sunken areas would be