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Sun-loving Plants: This part of the garden lies beneath the hanging branches of a weeping birch (Betula pendula Tristis') which is in turn shaded by the larger white ash. The choice of sun-loving plants gets more limited in this environment. Shade-loving ferns, the ubiquitous Japanese pachysandra, some shade-loving wildflowers like trillium and the violets, and the sun-loving plants listed below are the best choices.
The cool moist atmosphere of London makes cultivation of chrysanthemums, cinerarias, primroses, and the cool-loving bulbs comparatively easy in the home or a small greenhouse. The more severe winters of Chicago call for steam heating of apartments, and the choice of sun-loving plants would turn to those, such as the members of the Arum family, that thrive under warm conditions. sun-loving plants of both regions have a common enemy, the dirt from factories, the annual fall of which is measured in tons. In both regions outdoor and indoor sun-loving plants alike need frequent washing. Chicago gives the added difficulty of frequent gales of high velocity.
Water gardens provide the opportunity to experiment with aquatic and moisture-loving sun-loving plants. As well as those sun-loving plants that actually grow in water, there are also those that are happiest on the edge near water. Choose from ferns, water lilies, irises, and many more for a dreamy, magical quality.
A rose garden is always a delight which appeals to the romantic side in us all. Roses come in a great many different shapes and colors. They can be standard or climbing, delicate or brash, scented or not. These pages look at the many different types of rose that you can plant to achieve stunning effects. You will not only be impressed—you will also be inspired! |
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