Miniature Roses… The Jewels of the Rose Family
The term “miniature rose” is somewhat confusing and an attempt should be made to clarify the subject. To avoid confusion and disappointment only Rosa rouletti and its offspring are true miniatures and placing other dwarf roses such... Read More...
Why I Like Tuberous Begonias
About 15 years ago I received a catalog on tuberous begonias from a California nursery. They fascinated me, so I sent for 50 bulbs. When they started to bloom I was overwhelmed. I had always loved flowers and had all kinds of annuals and perennials but... Read More...
Rabbit’s Foot Fern – The Davallia
The Rabbit’s Foot Fern – To many people, every fern with long slender, furry runners over the side of the pot is a “rabbit’s foot” fern. Their grandmother had one; she called it that and that is what it is, as far as... Read More...
Cool Couture Coleus Under The Sea™
Growing a coleus plant from seed or cuttings is pretty easy. As for color, coleus plants with all the varieties available can put on a show. Over the years, I’ve seen coleus planted in containers then slid inside a decorative planter to brighten... Read More...
Let’s Talk About Lime For Lawn, Landscape and Garden
Lime for the lawn, landscape and garden is an important tool. In sections where the soil is acid, the proper use of lime may provide the key to better plant growth. Therefore it is important for homeowners and gardeners in such areas to understand how... Read More...
How NOT to Have Insects on House Plants
Sooner or later, every indoor gardener finds that his collection of house plants has a rollicking crop of insect pests of one kind or another which, seemingly, has moved in overnight. Of course, the insects don’t just appear – they have to... Read More...
Why Not Aster Flowers for American Gardens
The Aster is like so many plants that have had to travel a long road to reach our gardens – all the way, in fact, to Europe and back. Keen Old World plantsmen apparently sensed their value more quickly than we did. They tried out the plants,... Read More...
All Season Perennial Garden Plants
Beside spanning the growing season, perennials give you a feeling of stability and permanence. Plus, there is a perennial for every situation. Here are some of the more useful. With these alone, you can make your place colorful and charming from earliest... Read More...
Virginia Bluebells – Mertensia virginica
Too few gardeners know or grow Mertensia virginica, the Virginia Bluebell. Yet, it is an early, low-growing perennial that’s hardy, content with average soil in semi-shade or full sun, requires no special skill to cultivate and is not bothered with... Read More...
3 Tips On Pruning Trees and Shrubs – Why, How, When
Pruning… it’s easy to learn… a few simple rules… and the rest is just common sense Why Should You Prune Trees and Shrubs? Pruning can help you accomplish a wide variety of purposes. The most common of which are: A. To train... Read More...
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