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
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
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
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
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 These may become outdated as further improvements bring better fruit
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
Blueberries of a special brilliance, hardly approached by those of any other hardy plant, make the sapphire berry particularly well named. This display is at its best in many sections
Aluminum greenhouses are nothing new to gardeners in Great Britain. They have been used extensively in many parts of the world. In 1950’s America, only a few had been erected
Cistus purpureus [SIS-tus, pur-PUR-ee-us] is a perennial shrub, known for its bushy evergreen foliage and large purplish-pink flowers. It’s native to the Mediterranean region, where it grows in rocky soil,
With cooler weather this month, the garden takes on a lively look. Annuals are blooming hysterically, lawns are a glistening green, and chrysanthemums, the flower of the season, have burst