Nowadays, when small homes are popular, space is at a premium, and every tree and shrub introduced into the planting scheme plays an important role. The proper placing of each determines, in large measure, whether the picture created will be attractive or overdone. Small places are all too often cluttered with trees and shrubs dotted … Read more
Roses are enjoyed by everyone. Not only are they beautiful in June, but they continue to flower throughout the entire summer into the cool autumn days. These are some reasons why it was decided to plant roses when a memorial garden was planned in Cahoon Park, Bay Village, Ohio. The 100 acres which make up … Read more
The crisp days of autumn offer an ideal time for planning and planting the garden. While the successes and failures of the season just past are still fresh in mind, the gardener can correct his mistakes in color combinations and placement of plants, at the same time adding new flowers and improving the overall garden … Read more
In urban and suburban living today, family and social obligations, civic duties, and other commitments all make heavy demands upon your time. However, those whose hobby is gardening will have much more time because it will be willing time. You, as an individual or as a family, must decide just how much willing time you … Read more
Among the pleasures of gardening is choosing your favorite flowers to grow in the garden. Most cultivated plants grow satisfactorily under similar conditions, thus resulting in an almost unlimited list of available materials for home gardens. This, however, does not hold for the wildflower garden. Although many native plants are not fussy, some of the … Read more
Topiary goes back as far as Ancient Rome, but for the last 200 years, the British Isles have been the principal home for the art. It is a fascinating craft bound to gain your interest and respect. In this country, the topiary is reviving, as is Bonsai—both crafts require patient, individualistic skills. If you plan … Read more
To many people, Holly conveys the impression of a plant with thick, spiny evergreen leaves and bright red berries. Our well-known American Holly, Ilex opaca, and the almost equally familiar English Holly, aquifolium, both fit this description, as do the Chinese species, cornuta, and pernyi. However, it is a shock to some to learn that … Read more
Since shrubs constitute a long-time investment, it is important that their selection be made with reference to the spot. Where they are to stand and the shape they will assume, whether tall or broad, as well as the amount of care they will require, including the necessary pruning and spraying for insect pests and diseases. … Read more
Since the idea of a Biblical garden has always fascinated me, I was naturally delighted to discover a garden designed around the familiar plants of the Bible on the grounds adjoining the Church of the Wayfarer in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. The low-even church, which is an architectural jewel in itself, makes an impressive setting for the … Read more
Locating a house on a slope with outcroppings of rock offers a challenge to any gardener who enjoys working with plants that can be adapted to such a setting. Sprawling Plants To Cover Slopes Low, spreading junipers and yews, Daphne eneoruni, pieris, leucothoc, azaleas, and dwarf species of rhododendrons together with evergreen ground covers are … Read more