Under this title, we propose to treat of the plants usually known, in common parlance, as Geraniums, including both those horticulturally and botanically known as such, and Pelargoniums Between these there are many minute and fanciful distinctions, which are only interesting to botanists, and need not concern the amateur

POTTING All being ready, put the drainage in a suitable sized pot Place first a suitable crock, or a large oyster shell over the hole; then lay a few large crocks upon that, and smaller upon those, so that the drainage may occupy about three fourths of an inch

Developing a great lawn for your garden requires effort and time which one has to endow with some knowledge of lawn care A well maintained lawn can actually change the look of the house and can add value to the property

All the plants belonging to this genus are of a low, shrub- by habit, with fine acicular foliage None are natives of America

This pretty flower is too little known It is a native of Europe and Asia, some varieties being very abundant in Switzerland and Italy, and is to be found in almost every greenhouse

It's fun to set up and plant a terrarium so here's a list of basic supplies you will need and some information about the plants you could grow The Container Of course the first thing you will need is a suitable container

Once set up a plant terrarium requires very little maintenance and brings the pleasures of a greenhouse to your patio or home If your terrarium also has reptiles it is called a reptarium

There are many benefits for planting trees that grow fast Some of the top reasons are to provide shade, color, vertical dimension, soundproofing, cooling, beauty, screening, windbreaks, boundary lines and wildlife habitats for birds, animals, and insects

We call the Christmas rose, also known as the Lenten rose, one of the best deer-resistant plants for your garden They are the best-known and best-loved of all the hellebores

Landscape curbing adds beauty to landscapes by giving definition to flower beds, sidewalks and pathways It makes grass mowing more particular and easy, while giving clear boundaries on parking bays and side walks