Tag Archives: trees
Quince
Plant in autumn in a moist but well-drained soil. Cuttings of stout stems 6 or 8 in. long, firmly and deeply planted in a shady situation, mulched with leaf-mould, … Read more
Trees
Trees are perennial woody plants. They most often have many secondary branches supported clear of the ground on a single main stem or trunk. Some authorities specify a minimum height … Read more
Fruit Trees, the Pruning of.
Cut away all growths that have an inward tendency, and do not allow any shoot to cross over or come in contact with another; also keep the centres of the … Read more
Peach
These are best grown on a strong loam mixed with old mortar; though any soil that is well drained will produce good fruit. When possible, a south wall should be … Read more
Plums
Almost any soil will grow this useful fruit. Young trees may be planted at any time, when the ground is friable, from November to March, but the earlier it is … Read more
Bryanthus Erectus.
A hardy evergreen shrub, which will grow in any soil if the situation is shady and damp. It thrives without any sunshine, but will not endure the constant dropping … Read more
Pears.
Wherever Apples are a success Pears will grow. As a rule, they are best grown dwarf. On light soils they should be grafted on to Pear stocks, but on heavy … Read more
Aconite (Monk’s-Hood or Wolf’s-Bane).
Very pretty and very hardy, and succeeds under the shade of trees; but being very poisonous should not be grown where there are children. Increased by division or by … Read more
Prunus.
Beautiful early-flowering trees, which will grow in any soil, and can be increased by seeds or suckers. … Read more
Ficaria Grandiflora.
A hardy perennial which thrives well when planted under the shade of trees. It is increased by separating the tubers in autumn, and produces its flowers in May. Height, … Read more