The Bird-Of-Paradise: A Strange Beauty
No flower I grow, not even orchids, calls forth the superlatives that my bird-of-paradise (Strelitzia reginae) does when it blooms. “Exotic!” “Beautiful!” say my garden guests. One, putting forth thumb
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Answer: Are Camellias Hardier Than You Think?
The founding fathers of Cape May County, New Jersey, were seafaring men. In the old churchyards, many stones are marked “Lost at Sea,” while the sailing vessel is a common
Trees Give Us Flowers Too – A Pageant Of Native Flowers
What is a tree, and what is a shrub? It’s impossible to draw an arbitrary line separating the two because some species fall into both classifications. Loosely, a shrub is
Growing Mondo Grass: How To Care For Ophiopogon Jaburan
Ophiopogon jaburan (oh-fee-oh-POH-gon JA-bur-an) is a herbaceous perennial native to Korea and Japan. The genus name Ophiopogon comes from the Greek words “ophis” (snake) and “pogon” (beard), giving the plant
Cyperus Umbrella Plant: How To Care For Cyperus Alternifolius
Cyperus alternifolius (sy-PEER-us al-tern-ee-FOH-lee-us) is a grass-like perennial plant native to tropical areas of Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula. Because of its tropical habitat, this is one of the
How To Plant A Hedge of Roses
Looking for a barrier hedge or a screen planting, for a decorative way to divide garden areas, or for colorful plants to define a path or drive Roses can solve
Why Is Humus Important To Soil?
HUMUS is the life of your soil. Without it, the soil is inactive and unable to produce plants and flowers. Humus is the loose, crumbly material that results from the
Growing Stapelia The Earth Bound Star
It wouldn’t surprise you if you found a stapelia growing on a window sill on Mars. Even in its native Africa, this strange plant has an out-of-this-world look. Botanically, it
Have You Tried The New Fruits?
A host of new varieties developed by the fruit breeders of the United States is gradually replacing the older sorts. These may become outdated as further improvements bring better fruit
Linden Viburnum Excellent Shrub For Small Property?
The viburnum clan contains several excellent shrubs for the small property. Among these is the linden viburnum, so named because the leaves are somewhat the same size and shape as