Flower & Garden Magazine articles from April 1999

Flower & Garden Magazine archives from April 1999

Backyard Nesting Sites.(bird nests)(Brief Article)
April 1, 1999... As spring approaches in your area, many birds will start the process of courting, mating and nesting. While you certainly don't need to establish nesting sites in your yard to attract a feeder population, what bird-watcher wouldn't be...

FROM THE BOOKSHELF.
April 1, 1999... As spring approaches, we often find ourselves in a reflective mood. This is the time for imagining all of the wonderful things this summer will bring. This month's book selections allow for reflection and inspiration -- just the things to...

Planting & Caring for Trees.(Brief Article)
April 1, 1999... Finally the worst of winter is over and many of us are making plans for spring landscaping. Soon our yards will be filled with buds and blossoms bursting with promise. Spring has a way of making the future seem bright and planting a tree is...

New Trees and Shrubs for 1999.(Brief Article)
April 1, 1999... The following tree and shrub selections complete Flower and Garden's spring effort to provide up-to-date information on the new plant introductions for 1999. The entries include a name, description and source for each plant. Extended source...

BRAVO, `ENCORE' AZALEAS.
April 1, 1999... Almost any southerner knows that azalea blossoms are a sure sign of spring. What many may not know is that a new kind of azalea has taken center stage -- the `Encore' azalea. `Encore' azaleas are the result of many years of work by...

GARDEN EDGERS: Little Plants That Make Big Statements.
April 1, 1999... A quick and satisfying solution to a jumbled land-scape is to establish edging plants along the front of your flower borders, foundation plantings, terraces and pathways, or you can even brighten borders along your driveway. In the same way...

Angel's Trumpet.(Brief Article)
April 1, 1999... Invite the tropics into your home. It was a typical day in the tropics -- humid to the saturation point. Yet on the slopes of Mount Kaindi on the island of New Guinea, the temperature gave little indication of the equator's proximity....

Corn Transplants.(Brief Article)
April 1, 1999... New super sweet varieties have challenging growth habits. Corn transplants may be the answer. There is nothing better than biting down on an ear of corn that has just been freshly picked out of the home garden. Gardeners have an amazing...

The Gourmet's Garden.(includes related article on raised beds)
April 1, 1999... Love to cook recipes from foreign lands, but can't find the pricey produce? It's easy to grow your own garden-fresh vegetables and herbs! Just follow the example of European and Asian gardeners and use raised beds. These allow you to work...

A Garden's Storybook Charm.(Brief Article)
April 1, 1999... A garden's rainbow of colorful blooms harbors intriguing floral facts and fancies. When shared with children during a garden visit, they imbue a garden with storybook charm and pleasurably nurture in the young an early interest in...

Garden Destination: Opryland Hotel.
April 1, 1999... Visit the Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee and you'll find a grand hotel -- not to mention an indoor paradise with one of the largest glass roofs in the world. It is truly a one-of-a-kind place. The hotel has a total of 2,883 rooms and...

REGIONAL DIGEST.(planting techniques)
April 1, 1999... SOUTH Spring is the ideal time to set out fall blooming perennials. Existing ones may be divided and new ones purchased at this time for maximum fall display. We have a large number of easily grown plants that can extend the color season...