“Flowers” blossoms at Indian festival

Pan Nalin's "Valley of Flowers" took the top prize at the fifth edition of the Indian Film Festival of L.A., which wrapped Sunday at the ArcLight. Berlin winner "Vanaja," directed

LAUREL OR SWEET BAY (Laurus nobilis)

This attractive, evergreen tree grows 10 to 12 feet with a spread of 8 to 10 feet. The thick, leathery, dark green leaves are 2 to 4 inches long and

Black walnut trees, veggie gardens don’t mix

Reader B.R. Olsen of Staunton writes, "My garden space cannot be located farther than 50 feet from a grove of black walnut trees. Is there any type of tomato that

Caladium CULTIVARS

Fancy and lance-leafed varieties are the two main types of caladiums. Fancy-leafed types have large heart-shaped leaves, grow best in semishade, and may reach a height of 12 to 30

After some time, your corn plant should recover from the cold

Question: A corn plant in a shady area of our yard got nipped by the cold, and almost all the leaves have some brown areas. Should I cut it down

Efficient landscaping can cut energy bills

Dear Jim: We are planning to landscape our new house. We like a wooded yard for cooling shade and also the idea of helping to reduce greenhouse gases. Where do

Controlling insects and diseases in your garden

"To grow healthy plants you must control pests and disease before they control your garden." Insects and disease in this Region are numerous but only a few of these will affect

GENERAL INFORMATION ON MAGNOLIAS

Mature Height/Spread: Magnolias range from the small star magnolia to the massive southern magnolia. Growth Rate: The growth rate of magnolias depends on the species. Ornamental Features: Most magnolias are valued for

Cool landscaping ideas for hot summer days

Have you ever noticed that parks and wooded areas often seem cooler than a street landscape? It isn't just your imagination: shade from trees can reduce surrounding air temperatures by

JAPANESE PRIVET (Ligustrum japonicum)

Mature Height/Spread:This is an evergreen shrub with a compact growth habit to 10 feet high and 5 to 6 feet wide. The foliage is 2 to 4 inches long and

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