Flowering Trees From The Tropics
Much of the charm of Florida’s winter comes from the parade of exotic flowering trees that burst into bloom from November through March, when most of the country is in
Landscape
What Is The Memorial Rose? Rosa Wichuraiana
The memorial rose (Rosa Wichuraiana), one of the parents of the modern hybrid rambler roses, is the only truly procumbent rose species. This native of Japan, Korea, and eastern China
The Rock: 51 Feet Around and 4 Feet High
When my wife and I moved to our farm in the hills a few years ago, we found a great rock on the lawn near the old stone farmhouse, over
What Flowering Tree Is That?
The orchid tree (Bauhinia variegata) is a handsome, small flowering tree from India which has made itself at home in equatorial areas throughout the world. Called other picturesque names like
What Is Wrong With Our Gardens?
Gardens are a little like people. Some have great personalities and charm; the majority make little impressions one way or another. Fortunately, gardens can be changed into what we want
Mulches For Winter Cover
In all the wide range of garden operations, there is probably none less understood than winter mulching. 9 out of 10 gardeners continue to use rule-of-thumb practices—some of them actually
Take Steps Now To Minimize Winter Injury To Trees And Shrubs
Plants growing in poorly drained soils are far more subject to winter damage than those growing in well-drained ones. They also tend to grow more readily when the host leaves
What’s This About Flowering Crabs?
To be considered a good ornamental, a tree or shrub must possess several outstanding qualities. These may vary somewhat but, generally, they include beautiful flowers, attractive fruits, good foliage, hardiness
Pride Of California: A Wild Pea Aristocrat
There are a few wildflowers which belong to the plant aristocracy. Lathyrus splendens, Pride-of-California or Campo Pea, is surely deserving of high regard. Why? Just for one thing: it’s a
What Are Cloud Bushes? Grevillea Paniculata
Cloud bush (Grevillea paniculata) is one of the many shrubs native to Australia that are at home in West Coast gardens. Like many shrubs from other countries and like a