The Gift Of Flowers
Gardenias have very distinct requirements if you want them to bloom. They prefer a very acid soil and must have at least 4 hours of direct sun a day. Daytime temperatures aren't critical, but nighttime ones are. Gardenias won't form buds unless ... [... more]
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Planting For Moist Shade - Part 2
From downy, tightly rolled croziers spring stiff, fresh, apple green stems that stand soldier straight early in the season. Native from Canada to Florida and Missouri, Royal Ferns prefer a highly acid soil that is always moist, but have proved ... [... more]
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Late Color - Part 3
The American Beech is truly a noble tree. This is not a tree for the small garden, since it can get to be one hundred feet (30.48m) tall with about half that spread. But if you have the space and can offer it moist, well-drained acid soil in full ... [... more]
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Ginseng In Your Backyard
Ginseng prefers acid soil. Use an azalea or camelia type potting mix. Enrich it with organic material, but avoid manures with high nitrogen. Ginseng grows naturally in low nitrogen but high potash and phosphorus acidic soils. Make up a ... [... more]
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Rhodos For Novices
Most rhodos prefer dappled shade (which makes them ideal candidates for planting around trees or by houses), but a fair number of them will tolerate full sun. They have to have acid soil; ground that's humus-rich and well drained is perfect. John ... [... more]
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A September Message From Western Australia
Azaleas need an acid soil with a pH reading of 4.5 to 5.0. I will get the soil tested in a couple of weeks and then begin the job of preparing the ground. Ready mixed azalea soils are available in the garden centres I believe. It is quite all ... [... more]
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