Growing Alpines From Seed
Many amateur gardeners say that growing alpines from seed is a complicated procedure, not to be attempted in the home garden. I have grown thousands of alpines here in my
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Be Careful With These Colored Foliage Shrubs
Most woody plants have green leaves throughout the growing season, but some have different colored foliage in the early Spring, and because of this, they may be given special varietal
How Your Plants Behave In Sunlight And Shade
What, to plants, is the meaning of shade? Have we ever asked ourselves why the sunflower loves the sun, the wood anemone the woods? Why is it that certain plants
Start Your Rhododendron Nursery Now For Planting Later
If you were to order from a nursery a couple of dozen small rhododendrons and/or azaleas in the fall to grow in your garden for future landscaping purposes, how would
Growing Ball Cactus: How To Care For Notocactus Scopa
If you’re looking for a beautiful and easy to care for cactus, Notocactus scopa is an excellent option. Notocactus scopa is a type of cactus that is native to South
Growing Rebutia: How To Care For Rebutia Fiebrigii
Rebutia fiebrigii is a member of the cactus family, native to Bolivia. It is an abundant species, living in the Andes Mountains at altitudes between 7,000 – 13,000 feet. In
What Is A Shagbark Hickory Tree?
No one could fairly call the shagbark hickory (Carya ovata) beautiful. It is a little on the rough-diamond side, with strong, often ungainly limbs that seem to have a variety
Try Planting Some Lilac Shrubs This Autumn
The common lilac, Syringa vulgaris, and its hundreds of forms and hybrids have always been garden favorites. Their beauty and fragrance have led horticulturists to expect too much from the
How To Protect Your Garden From Animal Destruction
Insects aren’t the only pests with which the gardener has to contend. Many other animals, both large and small, frequently cause damage to plants. Still, others are hazards to people
What Are Some Good Low-Growing Evergreens For The South?
One sometimes hears landscape people bemoan the lack of low-growing evergreen material, so much needed now for the new types of low-walled homes. There is quite a hit of lovely