Photographs by Norman A. PlateGiven their glamorous appearance and considerable cachet, orchids make impressive gifts. Their thick, waxy flowers last four to six weeks, often longer. Their length of bloom makes them
In mild parts of the Pacific Northwest and along the California coast, English ivy grows too well. It crawls into the woods from adjacent gardens, spreads by bird-transported seed, and starts from trimmings gardener
Poison oak, Poison ivy (Toxicodendron diversilobum and T. radicans)
Poison oak is most common in California, western Oregon, and western Washington. In the open or in filtered sun, it forms a dense, leafy shrub; in the shade, its a tall-growing vine. Its leaves are divided into thre
• Evergreen• Climate zones 8-31• Full sun or partial shade• Regular to moderate wateringTobira is a dependable background or low foreground shrub that requires little attention and is widely planted in warm-winter z
Step-by-step: How to make a bridal bouquetBeloved for their timeless form and classic fragrance, roses are a fashionable choice for summer brides. Centuries of hybridizing allow for a wide range of colors and looks
Use seasonal colors to create an elegant new look with a palette of burgundy, bright green, and white.1. Dress a tabletopArrange miniature deep green conifers around a trio of taller lime green ones in a low taupe b
New England aster (Aster novae-angliae)
• Zones 1-24, 31-43• Full sun, partial shade in hot-summer climates• Regular wateringAsters are on many a gardeners list of favorite fall-blooming perennials. Theyre easy to grow and add color to the landscape when
No sooner are you thrilled that a certain plant is thriving than it pops up unexpectedly where you didnt plant it. Then, before long, it has merrily spread its way through your garden.Some reproduce themselves easil
Forced into flower for the holidays, snow-white hydrangeas make perfect companions for red poinsettias and evergreens strung with colored lights. The new Shooting Star lace cap hydrangea enhances seasonal decoration
No wonder plant breeders keep developing new daylilies at such a rapid rate: Theyre easy to grow, and they bloom on and on. But aside from flower color and plant size, there are few differences among these garden su
Trailing plants make good container gardens even better. Their long stems spill over pot edges and tumble down the sides, creating a drapery of foliage or flowers that dangles like a beaded curtain beneath upright p
Selecting which plants you want to grow can be one of the most enjoyable aspects of gardening--and one of the most confusing, too, thanks to the thousands of possibilities.Presented here is basic information to help
Manchurian ash is a hardy beauty
Mention an ash and most people think of a large, spreading tree. However, the Manchurian or mancana ash (Fraxinus mandshurica Mancana) is an ideal candidate for smaller yards, parking strips, or any area where a tre
• Deciduous or evergreen• Climate zones vary• Full sun• Water needs vary• Growth rate variesAmong the oaks are some of our most treasured large shade trees. But not all oaks are large; youll find small and medium-si
Some of the most appealing plants native to Mediterranean climates bloom in colors that many gardeners would never think of combining--vibrant orange and lime green, for instance. As the photograph at left shows, th
Container gardens are pretty and portable. But replanting them several times a year is labor-intensive. To simplify the process ― and have good-looking containers all year ― follow this time-saver strategy from the
Herb Recipes:Herb Cheese LogFettuccine with Green HerbsTapenade with BasilHerb-infused Spa WaterPurple Basil VinegarLemon Thyme VinegarLemon Verbena VinegarGreens and Herbs Salad with Classic VinaigretteTomato and H
Celebrate spring with a vibrant spring-blooming Easter cactus. New hybrids, called the Sunrise series, are now available in 4-inch pots at supermarkets and garden centers. Plants carry dainty, 1 1/2- to 2-inch-wide
Daylilies that win in the West
Why is the daylily (Hemerocallis hybrids) the most popular perennial in the West? For one thing, it grows in virtually all of our climates. In the moist Pacific Northwest, daylilies develop such luxurious foliage th
Few plants have made such a splash so quickly as Magilla perilla. Introduced last year, the annual is related to Perilla frutescens, commonly known as shiso and used in some Asian cuisines. But Magilla, more widely
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