Layering is a safe, sure, simple way to increase many types of plants, and particularly the climbers and danglers with which this book is concerned. The first requirement is that the plant have long, lax or drooping stems – which vining plants do. The rest is easy, because the stem is not severed from the parent until the new plant is well rooted and can survive on its own. Humidifying devices, bottom heat, and close protection are seldom called for.
If youre a gardener that has an unlimited supply of water, consider yourself lucky. There are many of us who live in drought zones where the garden and lawn
In the Northern garden during march sow grass seed on level or near level areas, especially if your lawn was made last fall. This will help build a thick stand of ground and may be done whether the grass has thawed or is still frozen. The seed will germinate early. Plant food, if needed, can be applied later. Rolling may be done later, also.
We must realize that many of the perennial plants we grow in our gardens need special protection to live from year to year.
For many, outdoor furniture made out of any material then wood, is unacceptable. Not surprisingly it’s not true for everyone. Wooden patio furniture features a variety of advantages over say, metal furniture, one other popular materials used for outdoor tables and chairs. It can be beautiful, durable, naturally blends on the surroundings, lasts a very long time and it is relatively easy to keep up.