Tag Archives for conifers
Salix
The willow is the only deciduous tree which has dwarf forms, but as these form little spreading bushes rather than trees, they may be appropriately included in the present section. Like their larger fellows, they bear catkins, which are usually … Continue reading
Spiraea Plants
Among this large and diverse family are several dwarf shrubs suitable for the miniature garden. They vary in their soil requirements, but all need copious supplies of water throughout the summer. S. caespitosa is the smallest of all, making a … Continue reading
Veronica
To the herbaceous veronicas mentioned in the previous section can now be added a few dwarf shrubs from New Zealand. All are perfectly easy in light soil and full sun, but it is worth remembering that the poorer the soil, … Continue reading
Dwarf Conifers for the Miniature Garden
No garden, whether its area is only a few square feet or as many acres, can be considered complete without trees. In their absence even the most cleverly planned flower garden appears flat and uninteresting, and we are at once … Continue reading
True Dwarf Trees
The trees which form the subject of this section are true pygmies in their own right, and will retain their dwarf habit without any assistance from the hand of man. The artificial stunting of ordinary trees, as practised in Japan, … Continue reading
An Introduction to the Japanese Art of Dwarfing: Bonsai
Bonsai is the term universally used in Japan for the artificially dwarfed trees and shrubs which are an integral part of the domestic, artistic and horticultural life of that country. There it is unusual to enter any house, from the … Continue reading
General Care and Maintenance of Bonsai
To keep them at the top of their form, Bonsai should be grown out of doors as much as possible. The Japanese keep them on tables in full sun from late spring until early autumn, but the sun in that … Continue reading
Miniature Gardens
There is a perennial fascination about miniatures in all forms of life. Perhaps it is that the human mind becomes tired of coping with the larger issues and turns with relief to the contemplation or construction of small things, whether … Continue reading
Rhododendron
Although there are a number of rhododendrons scarcely exceeding half a foot in height, even the smallest of them will eventually attain twice as much in diameter or even more. Therefore, however small and neat they may look in their … Continue reading
SUITABLE CONTAINERS FOR MINIATURE GARDENS
THE first thing to be considered when planning a miniature garden is, of course, the type of container to be used. The shape and size may be anything you please, but as it is essential for the welfare of the … Continue reading