Idea For All Seasons Lights For Your Garden
Until you have achieved a lovely night picture or more than one in your garden, you cannot imagine what great pleasure you are missing —and missing all year round, for
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Use Fast-Growing Trees With Care
We are a “hurry-up” people and like to have our trees resemble us in this respect. After the hurricane of 1938, the public showed great interest in fast-growing trees in
Glossy Abelia
The abelias, Asiatic and Mexican shrubs of the honeysuckle family, were named in honor of Dr. Clarke Abel, an English botanist and physician. He accompanied Lord Amherst on his embassy
Orchid Splendor: Planting And Care Tips For Stunning Autumn Blooms
Many years ago, in Maine, while walking between a strip of low meadow and rocks bordering the sea, I came upon scattered pink flowers so lovely and delicate that they
Indoor Gardens Designed For Plants & People
Plants grown indoors have been enjoyed for countless years, and many special methods for accommodating the pots on window sills, movable units, and metal boxes have been devised. It remained
6 Reminders For Your Spring Bulbs
1. Every Home Has Space For Bulbs Fall’s crisp weather is a reminder that it is time to plant spring-flowering bulbs such as tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, crocuses, etc. (Sec chart
Whoso Keepeth The Fig Tree
From time to time, over the years, exceptional books on plants and gardens appear on the scene. Some are works of art from the point of view of painting. Others
Meet The Colorful Cacti
You do not have to live in the Southwest to enjoy the fascinating hobby of collecting and growing cacti. They do well in a sunny window anywhere in the world.
Plant Vines That Say Welcome
For some reason, gardeners in the South have sadly overlooked the almost endless possibilities of climbing plants, especially the permanent ones. Practically all vines are graceful, informal, and airy and
The South Roses And Hot Weather Can Mix!
Every gardener knows that roses and heat do not mix—at least not to the advantage of the roses… sure the South has roses! Winter visitors to the Southeastern and Gulf