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Austrian Pine in the Landscape

How to Grow Austrian Pine

Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Austrain Pine is resilient in poor mountain soils where alkaline conditions persist. It is remarkably tolerant of hot and cold wind and is a...

How to Grow Austrian Pine

Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Austrain Pine is resilient in poor mountain soils where alkaline conditions persist. It is remarkably tolerant of hot and cold wind and is a...

Woman with a big houseplant in a container

Top 10 Houseplants for a Healthier New Year

Ken Davis

Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Today's ultra-efficient homes seal outside air from penetrating their interiors, thus recirculating inside air without added freshness. A three-month-old air filter cleans only so many...

Top 10 Houseplants for a Healthier New Year

Ken Davis

Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Today's ultra-efficient homes seal outside air from penetrating their interiors, thus recirculating inside air without added freshness. A three-month-old air filter cleans only so many...

Cute Owl in a tree

Winter Landscapes that Attract More Birds

Ken Davis

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Much of my garden is dedicated to attracting birds into our landscape. I firmly believe that a landscape cannot have enough birds . ....

Winter Landscapes that Attract More Birds

Ken Davis

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Much of my garden is dedicated to attracting birds into our landscape. I firmly believe that a landscape cannot have enough birds . ....

fern houseplant in a container with a dog on hindlegs

Discovering More Joy in 2021 Through Plants and...

Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener We all know 2020 has been a wild ride physically, mentally, and emotionally. Being outdoors in the garden, on a trail, or simply watching...

Discovering More Joy in 2021 Through Plants and...

Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener We all know 2020 has been a wild ride physically, mentally, and emotionally. Being outdoors in the garden, on a trail, or simply watching...

Eunoymus wintercreeper shrub planted outside along a wall

HOW TO GROW WINTERCREEPER EUONYMUS

Ken Davis

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener A very brilliant plant that makes dreary winter landscapes more cheerful. Creates a single fine specimen. Its low stature makes a fine barrier hedge...

HOW TO GROW WINTERCREEPER EUONYMUS

Ken Davis

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener A very brilliant plant that makes dreary winter landscapes more cheerful. Creates a single fine specimen. Its low stature makes a fine barrier hedge...

Christmas Cactus

HOW TO GROW A CHRISTMAS CACTUS

Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Give your friends and family a gift enjoyed for years, season after season. This delightful Zygocactus, or Christmas Cactus, comes in festive colors and...

HOW TO GROW A CHRISTMAS CACTUS

Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Give your friends and family a gift enjoyed for years, season after season. This delightful Zygocactus, or Christmas Cactus, comes in festive colors and...