What Is Organic Gardening Soil? It All Depends!
Editors Note: Organic gardening soil has been debated for decades. The below article or opinion was penned by F.F. Rockwell over 60 years ago. What organic gardeners do is really worthwhile.
Winter
Hellebores Varieties: Winter Blooming and Evergreen
Peek into the gardens of landscape designers and expert gardeners, and you’re sure to see at least one of the hellebores. Why? Simple. These long-lived perennials have handsome evergreen leaves.
Getting Started With Camellia Flowers
There is such a vast difference in the beauty and habits of various camellias that the home gardener who has “got the bug” should have some help before they start
November Pointers: West Coast Plant and Garden To Do’s
Tulips If you bought tulip bulbs early in the season and placed them on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator (not the freezing compartment), they are ready to plant now.
November Pointers: Midwest Plant and Garden To Do’s
Get Ready for Winter By November first, either we’ve had “it,” or we are waiting for “it.” “It,” of course, is the first hard freeze. One fact we do know
November Pointers: Southern Plant and Garden To Do’s
Azaleas and Camellias Plants of these evergreens are well budded now, so make sure they get enough water during this normally dry month. It is also an excellent time to
November Northeast: Plant and Garden To Do’s
Lawns Keep mowing as long as the grass keeps growing. If you haven’t yet spread fertilizer, there is still time to do so. A well-fertilized lawn will stay green all
What Makes A Winter Hardy Rose?
All too often, rose catalogs use the word “hardy” to describe roses that are not capable of surviving the average northern winter without careful protection. That is why so many
12+ Geranium Care Tips – Questions and Answers
Summary: The well-known bedding Geranium is immune to most insect pests. Its round, velvety, scented foliage is attractive with brilliant long-lasting flowers, is an excellent potted plant. There are many different
Christmas Cactus Plant Care: Tips For Blooming
Botanically, Christmas Cactus is, indeed, a true cactus; but for its well-being, it really should have been given some other common name. The word “cactus” brings visions of extreme heat,