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1. Germination, Bog Plants, and Transplanting
September 24, 2008
Some of the seeds come up in a few weeks; a few, in fact, in less than ten days, where conditions are favorable; others, as we have seen, require several months. It is well to group them, when planting, upon this basis, so that all those which will be ready for transplanting early may be removed together. In one group, for instance, may be planted the following, which will usually germinate within three weeks and be ready for transplanting within three to six weeks more: Alyssum, arabis, aubrietia, arenaria, armeria, achillea, anthemis, bellis, columbine (aquilegia), cerastium, delph... (read more)
Author: Sarah Martin
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2. Rock Garden Planting
October 12, 2007
In the planting of rock gardens, we must aim to secure by means of careful selection and grouping, an impression of breadth and boldness in the color masses. Nothing is more satisfactory when contemplating any form of garden art, than the feeling that the designer has from the beginning worked with the idea of achieving some definite purpose. This is especially so in the case of rock gardens. Beautiful garden pictures are only possible when each small plant is made to play its part in the building up of a definite scheme. There are hundreds of plants suitable for rock gardens, but o... (read more)
Author: Carole Nixon
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