The Ivy League (19 Jan 2006) Boston Ivy covers the exterior walls of a number of prestigious northeastern universities and is probably responsible for the term
The Magic of Annual Vines (19 Jan 2006) For the cost of a packet of seeds, you can quickly create a show stopping garden accent or a living hideaway for children, hide a rusty chain link fence or an unsightly garage wall, and turn an ordinary balcony into a private garden. Started from seeds, annual vines will scramble to heights of 20 feet or more, highlighting features you want to show off and covering eyesores.
The Many Types of Palm Trees (19 Jan 2006) Have you considering palm trees for your home landscape? Think that your climate is not suitable? Read this article, and you may find a palm tree that will fit right in with your climate.
The Mystique of the Garden Bench (19 Jan 2006) A garden bench can add so much to your landscape and your memories. Your garden bench is a wonderful place to sit and visit with your friends, family, and significant other on a warm summer day. I hope there is one in your future.
The Perfect Accent -- Miniature Roses (19 Jan 2006) Miniature Roses are great as an accent flower indoors or in your garden. Indoors or outdoors, the proper planting and watering go a long way to long-term survival.
The Perfect Garden Sundial (19 Jan 2006) Sundials are an attraction in many gardens, but they don't have to be just decorative. Find out how to select and install your sundial so that it fulfills its original function as an accurate time keeper.
The Perfect Porch Swing (19 Jan 2006) There is a magical quality to porch swings. In his summertime classic Dandelion Wine, Ray Bradbury describes the "ritual of the front-porch swing." "In the garage they found, dusted, and carried for...
The Perfect Yellow Roses for Your Home or Garden (19 Jan 2006) Yellow roses are one of a number of different colored roses that are available in garden centers and even discount department stores. But, there are so many varieties to choose from that you shouldn't limit yourself to whatever those places have on hand.
The Protea Family (Proteaceae) (19 Jan 2006) A comprehensive article on the selection and cultivation of this marvellously varied family of evergreen shrubs and trees.
The Rich History of Chrysanthemums (19 Jan 2006) Did you know that those lush, colorful blooms called chrysanthemums are rooted in beliefs of human immortality and perfection? Today the "mum" graces gardens, cut flower arrangements and even salads (yes mums taste great), but they were taken much more seriously after T'ao Yuan Ming started it all in China around 500 A.D.
The Rich History of Wild Roses (19 Jan 2006) There are plenty of advantages to cultivating wild roses in modern-day rose gardens. Wild roses are strong, disease resistant plants, which can be grown in almost any less-than-ideal location.
The Secret of Rooting Cuttings (19 Jan 2006) Interested in learning how to propagate plants without growing them from seeds? This informative article shares all the tips and tricks you'll need to know to grow healthy rooted cuttings from trees and shrubs.
The String Algae Blues (19 Jan 2006) Now that Spring is upon us and things are coming back to life in your pond with the warmer weather, many of us are battling with string algae. String algae is caused primarily by a combination of the...
The Sundial - Garden Ornament or Exotic Timepiece? (19 Jan 2006) Sundials are among the oldest ways of keeping time, and have the
added advantage of being an attractive outdoor feature. Find out
how accurate they are as timekeepers, and how to make sure your
sundial is more than just an ornament.
The Swallowtail -- A Beautiful Butterfly (19 Jan 2006) Swallowtail butterflies are some of the most beautiful butterflies found anywhere. The North American species are large, brightly colored butterflies with tailed, rear wings. There are more than 600 species worldwide with only about 30 of those living in North America. They have wingspans of 2 to 5
The Tools of Rose Gardening (19 Jan 2006) A checklist of the tools needed specifically to maximize your rose gardening experience.
The Ultimate Magic Garden (19 Jan 2006) Spring is the season to start planting seeds for the future. For me, the ultimate Magic Garden would be planted using the Feng Shui bagua as a guideline for the boundaries of the plot and incorporate flowers herbs and plants that correspond to each signifigant direction..
