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National Gardening Karen Dardick |
Shrub Roses Many kinds of shrub roses have been introduced in recent years, especially the ground covers, such as "Cliffs of Dover," "Flower Carpet" and "Jeepers Creepers." |
National Gardening Beth Marie Renaud |
Roses and Clematis Companions that trail and twine and clasp and kiss... |
This Old House Lance Walheim |
Easy Care Roses Far from finicky, many shrub-type roses bloom all summer long with very little fuss. Here are some top choices for flower borders, hedges, and containers |
National Gardening Nardozzi & Savio |
Fragrant Roses: Two Gardeners Weigh In Everyone can agree that fragrance is an important characteristic in a rose. Though sometimes this trait has been diminished in the pursuit of breeding larger or various colored roses, some gardeners prize this trait highly, and won't do without it. |
National Gardening |
Roses 101 Roses need special attention to produce quantities of beautiful, fragrant flowers. |
National Gardening John R. Dunmire |
Guide to June Gardening The month may present different images in various parts of the country, but to most gardeners, it conveys feelings of richness, abundance, and completion. |
This Old House Lynn Ocone |
15 Foolproof Shrubs Our top picks for plants that provide maximum beauty with minimal hassle |
National Gardening Kate Jerome |
Shrubs for the Perennial Garden When we think of shrubs, most of us picture foundation plants or a shrub border. Of course shrubs are naturals for these situations, but there is another setting for shrubs -- especially blooming ones -- that we don't always consider: the perennial garden. |
National Gardening Peter Schneider |
Roses: The Class of 2001 This year's graduates are strong on color and scent... |
National Gardening Lynn Ocone |
Lavatera Annuals and perennials for cottage gardens |
National Gardening Barbara Martin |
Here's to Rose of Sharon Characteristics of the rose of Sharon shrub as well as advice on cultivating it in a garden. |
National Gardening Kathryn Van Horn |
Columbines Among the many kinds is one with the right height and flower color for your garden |
National Gardening Karen Dardick |
Miniature Roses For the Holidays No longer for hobbyists only, these roses are a colorful poinsettias alternative... |
National Gardening Peter Kopcinski |
All About Petunias Petunias have always offered nonstop summer bloom, but now you're more likely to find a color, size, and growth habit to suit your garden needs. New, vigorous trailing types and miniature-flowered types have rekindled gardeners' interest. |
National Gardening Rick Darke |
Blue Star Multiseason appeal and modest demands make this little-known perennial a garden winner. |
National Gardening Charlie Nardozzi |
Tough Texas Roses Growing plants in eastern Texas can be tough. Roses in particular often suffer from heat, humidity, insect, and disease pressures. That's why Steve George from Texas A & M University in Dallas has been conducting research on the toughest roses for his climate. |
National Gardening Alice Knight |
Winter Heaths Early fall is prime time to plant these hardy long-blooming evergreens. |
National Gardening Lynn Ocone |
Heucheras: Versatile, Colorful Natives Heuchera plants have different uses in different places. |
National Gardening Karen Dardick |
The New Patio Trees After filling my garden with roses, delphiniums, irises, daylilies, buddleia, heliotrope, and a host of other plantings, I ran out of space, but not out of the desire to grow more plants. So I turned to plants called standards or patio trees. What are they? |
National Gardening Susan McClure |
Rediscovering Zinnias A cut above other annuals, zinnias fill your garden with color in record time... |
National Gardening Michael MacCaskey |
Summer Bulbs Consider these for summer color |
National Gardening Vicky Congdon |
Smoke Bush Cotinus, or smoke bush, can be grown across the United States and is available in several varieties. Buying, planting and growing suggestions are offered. |
National Gardening Joan Huyser-Honig |
Quick Cut Flowers These 11 grow in any garden and have a long vase life... |
National Gardening Andy & Sally Wasowski |
Spectacular Desert Plants Colorful native plants for Southwest gardens |
National Gardening |
Growing Flowers 101 Old homes occupied by expert gardeners often feature gardens that are beautiful for decades after the gardener departed, almost as if they evolved naturally. Planning is the reason. |
This Old House Peter V. Fossel |
Coming Up Roses Climbers and ramblers will cover a trellis, an arbor, even a shed roof, with a profusion of blooms. |
National Gardening April 2000 Barbara Pleasant |
Power Plants For plants that outperform all the rest, look for the trophy takers |
National Gardening Kathy Bond Borie |
Make Room for These Award Winning Roses Let's face it, roses may not be the most carefree plants to grow, but once you welcome one to your garden, it's hard to stop. |
National Gardening Mark Whitelaw |
Growing Roses the Natural Way 14 friendly remedies for rose pests and diseases |
This Old House Christopher J. Cohan |
Foundation Plantings The plantings closest to your home should play up its assets and soften its hard edges. |
National Gardening |
Preventing Rose Diseases It's no surprise that roses are among the most popular ornamental garden plants: they're beautiful, fragrant, and easy to grow in most climates. |
National Gardening Robert Kouric |
Herbes de Provence How to grow and make this gourmet seasoning |
National Gardening Charlie Nardozzi |
Deadheading Innovation John Gardiner, curator of the Royal Horticultural Society Rose Garden in England, says that reflowering will be stimulated as much, if not more, if you deadhead the spent rose just below the flower as opposed to the traditional spot just above a 5-leaflet leaf on the cane. |
This Old House Lynn Ocone |
Winter Bloomers A mid-winter shot of color for your landscape. |
This Old House |
Going Native in the Garden Select plants that are true to their home and yours. |
National Gardening June 2000 Victoria Matthews |
Tropical Visions Given the right conditions, these flamboyant vines can grow almost anywhere |
National Gardening June 2000 Charlie Nardozzi |
Delightful Delphiniums New forms of these classic garden flower are more heat tolerant |
National Gardening Charlie Nardozzi |
Set Your Garden Aglow For a number of years plant breeders have been introducing yellow- or light green-leafed varieties of popular shrubs. The goal has been to select plants with attractive foliage that complements the flowers. |
This Old House Lynn Ocone |
Early Bloomer This hardy shrub announces the arrival of spring. |
This Old House Peter V. Fossel |
Coming Up Roses Climbers and ramblers will cover a trellis, an arbor, even a shed roof, with a profusion of blooms |
National Gardening |
Pruning Trees and Shrubs With a little instruction and some common sense, you'll be able to prune your trees, shrubs, and roses like a pro and have beautifully shaped, flowering plants to boot. |
This Old House Max Alexander |
How to Keep Plant-Eating Animals at Bay Say bye-bye to Bambi, and other critters that gobble up your yard. |
National Gardening Lynn Byczynski |
Organic Flower Farming Growing cut flowers for farmers' markets. |
National Gardening Charlie Nardozzi |
Winterizing Modern Roses If you grow grafted, modern bush roses such as hybrid teas, floribundas and grandifloras in USDA Hardiness Zone 6 and colder, you must provide winter protection to ensure their survival. Protect the graft union first. |
National Gardening Charlie Nardozzi |
New Foliage Colors Light Up the Garden This spring brighten up landscape with new, bright-colored foliage versions of two popular spring-flowering perennials. |
National Gardening Charlie Nardozzi |
Early Bloomers Need a fix of flowers to offset the drab colors of winter? Just step outside. By pruning branches from many common deciduous trees and shrubs, you can create beautiful indoor bouquets to serve as harbingers of spring. |
National Gardening Jane von Trapp |
Entry Garden Make-Over A front entrance garden has to be functional and inviting, but where do you begin? |
This Old House Lynne Ocone |
10 Minutes to More Flowers A quick annual pruning will keep flowering shrubs shapely and full of blooms. |
Fast Company February 2009 Kate Rockwood |
Numerology: The Business of Roses Know what's a blooming big business? Roses! And while you may not love Valentine's Day, flower people do -- it's the busiest day of their year. Here's a numerological look at this fragrant industry. |
National Gardening Evelyn Gaspar |
Best Herbs for Teas Some picks for the most flavorful and widely adapted "tea" plants for home gardens, along with tips for harvesting and favorite recipes. |