8 Hedge Plants For The North, South, East, West and More
Hedges solve many landscape problems around the home. But when homeowners plant a hedge, they begin to wonder which kind to choose. Soon the hedge idea seems to arouse as
Shrubs
How We Live With 150 Camellias
In the one-acre garden of Mrs. G. C. Shackelford at Columbus, Georgia, there are over 150 camellias that have been collected and cared for over the years. Some older plants
Growing Dwarf Azalea Plants: How To Care For Rhododendron Atlanticum
Rhododendron atlanticum or Dwarf Azalea is a species of Rhododendron from the Ericaceae, commonly known as the Heaths or Heather family. The Ericaceae family has over 4,000 species of flowering
What Is The Western Chokecherry?
If you are an old-time, conservative horticulturist, you will probably choke at the thought of the native western chokecherry. Prunus virginiana demissa, is a very worthwhile shrub or small tree.
These Were The New Autumn Fruiting Raspberries
Autumn-fruiting raspberries are a boon to home gardeners because they produce a crop in the fall and the usual one during early summer. The term “everbearing” is often applied to
They Look Like Hibiscus – The Hollyhock Old But Charming
“Why does it look like a hibiscus,” said an admirer of the tropical-looking bloom. But when she had observed it more closely, she said, “But it’s only an old hollyhock.”
Caryopteris Or Is It Blue Spirea?
Unfortunately, some unimaginative horticulturists coined the common name “blue spirea” for this excellent small shrub. In so doing, he unwittingly did the plant a disservice, and the name immediately identified it
Growing Camellias By The Dozen
I was first bitten by the insidious camellia bug 16 years ago. My wife was responsible. She asked me to drive her to Charleston, S.C., to get a debutante. Until
What Is A Lemonade-Berry Bush?
In January, the first pink buds open on the large crowded clusters at the tips of Rhus integrifolia, commonly known as the lemonade-berry bush or sour-berry bush. The flowers are
Limits and Care of Broadleaf Evergreens
Now that November, winds have shaken the last leaves from most of our trees. For the shrubbery, the heart of the broad-leaved evergreens gets the spotlight. These attractive plants, with