Plants That Withstand Indian Summer And Common Garden Notes
The column discusses how frost tolerant plants like Chinese Cabbage and Primula survive freezing nights, while tropicals do not. It notes Rampion and Sweet Rocket as late bloomers, mentions care tips such as mulching with wood chips, monitoring soil acidity, and liming roses to adjust pH, with reader interest in a double white form of Dame’s Rocket.
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Careful care key to Norfolk Island pine
Captain Cook found the Araucaria or Norfolk Island pine in the Philippines during his voyage. The plant thrived in cool houses in Western Europe but declined with vented heating. It requires cool settings in fall and winter, minimal watering, and can be outdoors after frost. The piece weaves gardening tips with broader notes on water, pruning, storage, and seasonal planting debates.
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