Hedera (Ivy)
by Colombo Richmond Whatever else may he said of the ivies there is no lack of choice, and they can he adapted to many uses other than growing in ver
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Odontoglossums
by Marie Louise Odontoglossum hybrids are better for the beginner. Firstly, ifa plant should be lost it is not irreplaceable, whereas some of the spe
Adiantum
by John Howard Excessive heat should be guarded against as this will also frequently result in poor, weedy growth - rubber plant leaves droop miserab
Free Information on Chili Pests
by James Peterson Cayenne (sometimes inappropriately labelled as 'cayenne pepper' or `red pepper') is an extremely pungent ground spice prepared by b
Planting Seeds in Your Garden
by Aden King So much mystery and potting shed black magic has been woven into the work of propagation that the amateur, not surprisingly, makes a ver
Renovating Existing Shrub Borders
by Adair Millard Evergreen shrubs, as for example rhododendron, berberis, and garrya, do not need regular or systematic pruning. Occasionally they ar
Betula
by Logan Isabella Berberis dictyophylla came to me as a chance seedling in a box of mixed shrubs. The plant is now 4 ft. high, the young shoots scarl
Schefflera
by Alan Rock When well grown there can be few more elegant specimen plants. Green, seven- to nine-fingered leaves are carried on 2-ft. long petioles
Clematis
by John Edgar Of the larger-flowered garden hybrids there must be a plant to suit every taste - large, medium or small flowers in pink, purple, blue
Best Garden Plants
by John Hills Garrya elliptica is without doubt the most maligned shrub in my garden. With serene good nature it presents a well-clothed aspect of gr