My precious bare root roses are a year old. One rose has had to move twice and is just now getting established, The climber is still trying to get a firm footing in the soil, but the third, the Louise Odier, has grown quickly and is already in bloom. A year later, the Louise Odier [ Read More ]
I was searching around the net looking for resources on Islamic Gardens, and found this great treasure chest of information, including a bibliography and “suggested” reading area. A great find: http://www.reep.org/resources/islamic-gardens/
The River Birch, or sometimes also called “Tree River Birch” / “Birch River Tree” is a fascinating tree. I found a River Birch for $5 at an end of season sale, and couldn’t resist planting it. When I say I couldn’t resist, I mean, I don’t really have room for it, but I planted it [ Read More ]
“A tree can outgrow its original purpose very quickly or grow into its intended purpose very slowly. Understanding this concept is the key to proper tree planting in your yard.” -Steve Nix (About.com)
