Before The Ground Freezes – Water, Water and Water!
Last Summer’s serious drought has already killed some plants and injured countless others. In the vicinity of Boston, practically no rain worth mentioning fell during July and August, some places having little or none even in June. The deficiency... Read More...
Enchantment in a Christmas Rose
On the first Christmas, when the shepherds went to pay their respects to the Child at Bethlehem, they were followed by a little girl. When she found that they had brought offerings of doves, fruits and honey, and had no gifts to offer herself, she... Read More...
Success With Complete Fertilizer The Right Plant Food
Summary: A complete fertilizer or plant food – organic or inorganic – is one very key “item” for success in the lawn, with landscape plants, in your garden and with your houseplants. With a little study of fertilizers and... Read More...
How To Apply Fertilizers But How Much
Question: What is the best way to apply fertilizer and just “how much” fertilizer should I apply? Donna, Dallas, Texas Answer: Donna, before we look at applying fertilizer we need to look at – How Much? Also, in your question,... Read More...
Useful Ideas On Landscape Winter Protection
Proper precautions are necessary for successful wintering of perennials, bulbs, ornamental shrubs and trees, fruit trees and berries, where reasonably severe Winters are normally expected. Seasons vary and the home owner who is just starting is... Read More...
Our Woodland Garden
We listened carefully to the sage whisperings of the firs before we ventured into our woodland with saw and spade. In fact, two years pasted before my husband and I could bring ourselves to the actual operation of digging out some of the lush ground-corers... Read More...
4 Factors Which Must Influence Your Choice Of Lily Plants
Question: When picking lily bulbs for our landscaping are there any tips on color combinations to follow, so the colors flow? Tonya, Petersburg, Virginia Answer: Tonya, when planting your new lilies in the garden this fall – whether you’re... Read More...
How To Grow Lilies In The Rock Garden
Question: We would like to grow some lilies in our rock garden, which varieties are best suited to rock garden culture? Beverly, Goldsboro, North Carolina Answer: Beverly, there are a few lily varieties to use in rock gardens. Here, the smaller,... Read More...
Tulip Planting Plans
Tulips are among the most brilliant and most cheerful of spring flowering plants. Fortunately, too, they are among the easiest to work with in the creation of artistic landscape effects. If you buy top grade bulbs and follow a practical plan when... Read More...
Lilies For Beauty And Symbolism
Question: How long has the Madonna lily been grown, I heard it was the oldest cultivated garden plant in the world? Heather, Baldwin, Pennsylvania Answer: Heather, lilies have earned a place in our hearts, for what they are and for what they mean... Read More...
