Growing Camellias in Pots
Camellias make excellent pot plants, and because of certain unusual cultural requirements, they are well adapted for growing on porches and sunrooms that are or can be closed in during
Landscape
What Is The Washington Thorn Tree?
Of the several hundred species of hawthorns native over the entire United States, one stands out prominently as an excellent ornamental tree. Crataegus phaenopyrum, the Washington thorn, does well all
House Lot Climate Control: Something To Think About This Winter
In many areas of the country, the coldest winds come from the north, northeast, and northwest. Curved Planting In summer, on the other hand, they usually emanate from the west,
Brooms Are Beautiful: But Difficult To Tell Apart
One of the perpetual perplexities of my garden existence is how to tell a Genista from a Cytisus. So when is it a broom and not a broom? Cytisus And
These Plants Do Best With A Place In The Sun
In a sunny situation, Chrysogonum virginicum, commonly referred to as the golden star, will show you a multitude of starry yellow blossoms rising from green carpets to reach the height
Tree Characteristics – A Fascinating Study
It is amazing what innumerable forms there are in all trees and other plants, and their study from this point of view is fascinating. The selection of sharp contrast may
Now Is The Time To Experiment With Autumn Propagation
Cuttings taken now of desirable trees, shrubs, and vines may furnish a practicable means of propagating. Stems of some deciduous species, such as Rosa multiflora, privets, forsythias, and weigelas may
Moving Native Trees… A Risky Investment
Every fall and spring, thousands of native trees are dug from our woods for transplanting to home grounds. Usually, this effort is wasted. The trees seldom withstand the shock of
A Month to Study Plant Propagating
A fascinating facet of gardening is the science of plant propagation. Gardeners consciously or unconsciously use one or more propagation methods in producing their garden plants. The simple act of
Rock Garden Sites: A Challenge To Your Skill
While thinking of all the places where rock gardens are to be seen or of sites where rock plants might be growing, there seem to be three types of terrain