Growing Ficus Pumila: How To Care For Ficus Repens
Ficus Pumila, also known as the creeping or climbing fig, is a fast-growing vine perfect for covering walls, fences, and trellises. Ficus Pumila is native to India and China. Though
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How To Tips On Growing Plantain Lilies In The Shade
Plantain-Lilies are outstanding in two respects. They serve more purposes in shaded situations than any other kind of herbaceous perennial and they are known by a bewildering multiplicity of common
Cooler Weather Projects and Problems In The Northern Garden
This month and next some important planting and gardening can be done here in the North, although not enough gardeners realize it. Garden plants are in good condition. Perennials, for
What Perennials To Plant In The Fall In The Mid-South
It’s time to think of perennials, to brighten next year’s garden. Stokesia, blooming frilly sky blue daisies in May and June, is not only easily grown, but lovely and dependable.
How To Push The Final Bloom From Roses In The Southwest
September is the last month for heavy rose feeding. Feeding now will stimulate new growth for bloom next month. The exhibitor who expects to enter October rose shows will need
A Glossary of Garden Soil Terms
Summary: A “dirt” glossary! Well, sort of glossary of terms for garden soils to help you while reading through some of the articles at BestPlants.com. Some words are older and
How We Achieved a Natural Effect
The cliff-dweller turned suburbanite, stepping out of his comfortable dream house, is too often awakened to realize his out-of-doors are entirely barren. The bulldozer did not spare even a shade
How Good Is a Species Or Is A Hybrid Better?
One sometimes finds a wild plant or the representative of a wild species that is as beautiful as a garden hybrid. Depending upon the kind of plant under consideration, the
Summer’s End Is Spring’s Beginning In The Heartland
Gardening spirits revive with the arrival of September. This is the time to prepare for next spring’s garden… and it would not be spring if we did not have the
20+ Quick Plant Growing and Care Tips
Acidanthera Acidanthera is a charming and graceful bulb flower—a bulb of easy garden handling. Plant, dig, and store acidanthera as you would Gladioli. This plant gives a beat decorative effect