What Are Cloud Bushes? Grevillea Paniculata
Cloud bush (Grevillea paniculata) is one of the many shrubs native to Australia that are at home in West Coast gardens. Like many shrubs from other countries and like a
Shrubs
Growing Camellias in Pots
Camellias make excellent pot plants, and because of certain unusual cultural requirements, they are well adapted for growing on porches and sunrooms that are or can be closed in during
What Is The Washington Thorn Tree?
Of the several hundred species of hawthorns native over the entire United States, one stands out prominently as an excellent ornamental tree. Crataegus phaenopyrum, the Washington thorn, does well all
Moving Native Trees… A Risky Investment
Every fall and spring, thousands of native trees are dug from our woods for transplanting to home grounds. Usually, this effort is wasted. The trees seldom withstand the shock of
Wahoo – the Bush Bittersweet
The word wahoo, refers to Euonymus atropurpureus. The word comes from the Dakota Indian word wanhu, – arrowwood. It is also known as burning bush and spindle tree. The straight,
Plant Evergreens And Camellias
When wild geese fly high, there is a haze on the far horizon, and the weather turns, pleasantly cool, then November has arrived. Potting of Small Plants Usually, some small
Be Careful With These Colored Foliage Shrubs
Most woody plants have green leaves throughout the growing season, but some have different colored foliage in the early Spring, and because of this, they may be given special varietal
Growing Camelias All Year Round
Winter never lags if you have camellias in full bloom all season. We grow them in our greenhouse and on our glassed-in porch. Our 22’x24′-foot glass house was built many
What Is A Tea Viburnum?
The viburnums comprise so many excellent shrubs from diversified environments that one can hardly begin to grow them all in one garden. Perhaps it would be better to say that
How To Have More Pyracantha: A Simple Way
Pyracantha (firethorn) has been popular in the Midwest for a long time, but the fact that this beautiful shrub resents root disturbance has restricted its wide use here as a