Last Autumn I was privileged to watch Nature put on an act in our rock garden. It had nothing to do with gardening; yet, it was a fascinating performance. On a large rock under the big pine, a pendant swayed gently in the late September sun; a shining black cable supported the object. Cool green […]
Archives for August 2011
Tulipomania Is Still with Us
Most home gardeners are familiar with the fascinating story of the tulip mania which took place in llolland before the middle of the seventeenth century. The development of the classification of the tulip and the metamorphosis that has come about in methods of planting and arrangement were influenced by popular demand and the historical happenings […]
Goldenrod – The Plain Weed
All over America the goldenrod is in bloom. Sneeze-weed you may call it, if you blame it for hayfever; pestilent weed, if it invades your pasture-land; or just plain weed, if it is too common to have any significance for you. But the children of Alabama love it well enough to have chosen it for […]
A Touch of Spring in Autumn
In September and early October when most plants are completing their annual cycle of growth, the Autumn-blooming crocuses send forth their delicately-colored, satiny-textured blooms. To those who are not acquainted with these dainty bulbous plants, it may seem that they could not wait for Spring. But such is not the case, for Autumn is their […]
September Garden Work – Fall Planting Time
September Is Fall-planting Time as we welcome cooler weather and Autumn rains we should take advantage of both to do our Fall planting. First of all come the Spring flowering bulbs. Narcissus, scillas, crocus, grape hyacinths and other small bulbs need to be put in early in order to give them time enough to develop […]
Tips On Dressing Up Your Home Greenhouse
Question: Our home greenhouse has been a great place to relax and enjoy nature. However, I have 2 questions. The first is, currently we only have small pea rock down on the floor and wondering if we should put down some brick or flagstone as well to “dress things up” (secretly I want a small […]
Take A Look Inside The September Greenhouse
Fill your greenhouse with flowering chrysanthemums this month. If you did not start your own plants on time, buy some potted ones in flower so you won’t miss out on a vivid fall display. Plan ahead for winter bloom by sowing seeds. For a cool winter greenhouse (45 to 50 degrees at night), start laceflower, […]
Landscape Tip #87 – Side Walls Deserve An Interesting Planting
Facades of houses are often attractively planted with shrubs and evergreens, but sometimes little is done to enhance the side walls. They are usually just as visible from the street and are less interesting from an architectural standpoint. They should not be neglected. Lack of space is often the reason given for this planting neglect, […]
A Southwest September – Landscape Garden Roll Call
Dry, desert-like air frequently spreads over this area in September, even along the Coast and up into northern California. Because of this, it’s a good idea to renew mulches and keep them moist, wet down walks and flower beds, wash off foliage of roses, shrubs, and trees. Water deeplyÑeven deciduous treesÑto prevent premature leaf drop […]
How To Plant a Garden Full of Spring
Hardy spring bulbs set out now (September) put on a bright display next year at winter’s end with no further help from you.
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