All the plants belonging to this genus are of a low, shrub- by habit, with fine acicular foliage. None are natives of America. The fine varieties of our green-houses, with the exception of the common Erica Mediterranean are natives of the Cape of Good Hope, whence the gardener’s term, ” Cape Heaths.”
The erica will not […]
This pretty flower is too little known. It is a native of Europe and Asia, some varieties being very abundant in Switzerland and Italy, and is to be found in almost every greenhouse. It is not uncommon upon European travels to notice these flowers overflowing out of flower pots on window garden after window garden.
It […]
It’s fun to set up and plant a terrarium so here’s a list of basic supplies you will need and some information about the plants you could grow.
The Container
Of course the first thing you will need is a suitable container. Many different recycled containers can be used including plastic or glass bottles, fish bowls and […]
Once set up a plant terrarium requires very little maintenance and brings the pleasures of a greenhouse to your patio or home. If your terrarium also has reptiles it is called a reptarium. One with standing water is called a vivarium.
A terrarium would be a good choice if you don’t have time for maintenance or […]
There are many benefits for planting trees that grow fast. Some of the top reasons are to provide shade, color, vertical dimension, soundproofing, cooling, beauty, screening, windbreaks, boundary lines and wildlife habitats for birds, animals, and insects. Planting fast growing trees also will increase your property value by at least 20%. Home buyers almost always […]
We call the Christmas rose, also known as the Lenten rose, one of the best deer-resistant plants for your garden. They are the best-known and best-loved of all the hellebores. These hellebores are the perfect plant for those areas in your garden where deer like to munch the night away. The deer steer clear of […]
Landscape curbing adds beauty to landscapes by giving definition to flower beds, sidewalks and pathways. It makes grass mowing more particular and easy, while giving clear boundaries on parking bays and side walks. In addition, because the grass, mulch and the soils are separated, it becomes easier to maintain a beautiful garden.
Before installing the curb, […]
Landscaping is one of those things many see as an art form. This meaning you can be extremely creative and design breathtaking scenery for a backyard or an office building. Landscaping is also a pricey investment for many people which can run from a few hundred dollars to several millions of dollars depending on the […]
This plant, of which the species are numerous, never receives the care and attention its beauty merits. Every green-house contains plants of the well-known Daphne odorata, sometimes called D. Indica and vulgarly known as “Daphne odora.” It is to this, plant we intend more particularly to confine our attention.
It is a green-house evergreen shrub, attaining […]
The Azalea Indica, or Chinese Azalea, is of Asiatic origin. The varieties are innumerable; but the most common and longest known variety is that from which others are but hybrids, Azalea Indica. It is a strong growing plant, with long, coarse, evergreen leaves, producing in clusters of three or more, at the end of the […]