Rabbit’s Foot Fern – The Davallia
The Rabbit’s Foot Fern – To many people, every fern with long slender, furry runners over the side of the pot is a “rabbit’s foot” fern. Their grandmother had one; she... Read More...
Cool Couture Coleus Under The Sea™
Growing a coleus plant from seed or cuttings is pretty easy. As for color, coleus plants with all the varieties available can put on a show. Over the years, I’ve seen coleus planted in containers... Read More...
Let’s Talk About Lime For Lawn, Landscape and Garden
Lime for the lawn, landscape and garden is an important tool. In sections where the soil is acid, the proper use of lime may provide the key to better plant growth. Therefore it is important for homeowners... Read More...
How NOT to Have Insects on House Plants
Sooner or later, every indoor gardener finds that his collection of house plants has a rollicking crop of insect pests of one kind or another which, seemingly, has moved in overnight. Of course, the insects... Read More...
Why Not Aster Flowers for American Gardens
The Aster is like so many plants that have had to travel a long road to reach our gardens – all the way, in fact, to Europe and back. Keen Old World plantsmen apparently sensed their value... Read More...
All Season Perennial Garden Plants
Beside spanning the growing season, perennials give you a feeling of stability and permanence. Plus, there is a perennial for every situation. Here are some of the more useful. With these alone, you can... Read More...
Virginia Bluebells – Mertensia virginica
Too few gardeners know or grow Mertensia virginica, the Virginia Bluebell. Yet, it is an early, low-growing perennial that’s hardy, content with average soil in semi-shade or full sun, requires no... Read More...
3 Tips On Pruning Trees and Shrubs – Why, How, When
Pruning… it’s easy to learn… a few simple rules… and the rest is just common sense Why Should You Prune Trees and Shrubs? Pruning can help you accomplish a wide variety of... Read More...
Drip Irrigation Systems – EcoFriendly Watering For Gardens
Drip-irrigation systems and other low volume watering systems continue to grow in popularity and usage due to water restrictions and the desire to conserve our use of water in the garden, lawn and landscape. “As... Read More...
Roses Gardens: Watering, Fertilizing, Pruning and More
Rose Gardens require large amounts of water. Even in areas where rainfall is considered plentiful, occasional waterings will usually be beneficial. In sections where the growing season is dry or... Read More...
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