Archive for the 'Outdoor' Category

Willow Weep for Me – Weeping Willows in Boxes

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

Among the best trees for rooftops because they withstand wind. Fast growing, they need periodic replacement, but young plants are moderately priced. The Golden Weeping Willow has bright yellow twigs in winter and chartreuse catkins in early spring. This is only a partial list of hardy trees for the container garden. Almost any kind can [...]

Petunias and Their Care

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

Petunias are indispensable for the container garden. Gay and colorful, easy to grow, free flowering, available in a variety of types, and generally free of problems, they are really a wonderful annual. If you have space for but one flowering plant, by all means choose petunias. Grow them from seed or buy young seedlings in [...]