Philodendron Rojo Congo
Philodendron Rojo Congo is a new and distinct cultivar of Philodendron. It is a product of the cross or breeding between Philodendron ‘Imperial Red’ as the female parent and an unidentified cultivar of the Philodendron tatei. This plant grows vigorously... Read More...
Alaska Cedar Highly Valued For Its Wood
The Alaska Cedar - Chamaecyparis nootkatensis - commonly known as Yellow Cedar, Alaska Cypress, Nootka Cypress, Yellow Cypress, Canoe Cedar, and Sitka Cypress, is a hardy, evergreen tree that is found in the cold, wet climate of the Pacific region, particularly... Read More...
Watch Out for Fertilizer Burn
Recently I’ve received some questions on lawn fertilizer and possible burn from it. Sometimes this happens when new homeowners in their excitement to get the yard looking good and green. Some people over apply and others figure they will make their... Read More...
Behold the New King of the Marginata - Dracaena Tarzan
Dracaenas are woody plants with species that are recognized by many as great houseplants, perfect choices for indoor environments, and excellent landscaping plants. One popular dracaena species is the Marginata. It has various cultivars that are loved... Read More...
Solar Landscape Lighting Tips | Led Landscape Lighting Kits
Solar lights continue to grow in use and are being included more in the overall design phase of a landscape. Here’s a few tips on solar landscape lights and LED landscape lighting kits when you’re out shopping for them. Look for... Read More...
Cardboard Palm - Zamia furfurcea
Zamia furfurcea or is believed by many as a member of a group of plants that survived the Earth since the time of the dinosaurs. Although it is commonly called as Cardboard Palm, this unusual palm tree exhibits a growth habit similar to a palm. It... Read More...
Essential Equipment for a Gardener
Whether your grounds are large or small, the right tools and equipment can speed routine tasks and help you to successful gardening. Taking good care of your tools and keeping them in one place will pay dividends in time and effort. If you do not have... Read More...
Buying House Plants - Make Me Cry
I’m working on a project to convert plants grown in soil to expanded clay. Sub-irrigation is not anything new to me and I’m a solid supporter of it. However, my experience with growing in “rock” - LECA - Lightweight Expanded Clay... Read More...
Indoor House Plants and Cooler Winter Temperatures
When the temperatures begin to drop and things get cooler across the nation you need to keep on the look out for some problems that could sneak up with certain indoor varieties. Aglaonemas or the commonly called “Chinese Evergreen” are one... Read More...
Licuala Grandis – Elegance at Its Best
Licuala grandis, a native plant to Southeast Asia and in Australia, is a very beautiful and attractive small palm. This plant has a single slender trunk that can grow to about 10 ft tall. It has very attractive pleated leaves, each with notched tips.... Read More...
