House Plants, Politics and Lighting – Missing Elements for Success

I’ve spoke of the benefits of house plants before, that is reducing indoor air pollution among other things. During the winter you pretty much are restricted to indoor plants. All too often we end up thinking of houseplants are a decorator item and... Read More...

Crotons - Colorful Plants for Indoors Use

Our topic - Crotons. In actuality the crotons we are discussing is the genus Codiaeum which is different from the genus Croton in the same family. It may be confusing but they all seem to get lumped into the same group. They are native to the... Read More...

Pool Landscaping Makes Your Pool And Patio Area A Sanctuary

Pools lights give your pool a whole new look of life. If you are someone who is lucky enough to enjoy the pleasure of having their very own backyard inground pool, then take advantage of the opportunity to decorate it. There are many different... Read More...

Gold Dust Croton

Crotons are known for their colorful, glossy foliage in addition to the many leaf variations. This plant originated from Java to Australia and the South Sea Islands. They are usually classified according to their leaves. Crotons exhibit injury... Read More...

Mammey Croton - A Sure Hit in Landscape Designs

Codiaeum variegatum commonly known as Mammey Croton is another beautiful hybrid of crotons. It has long twisted leaves of about 6 or 8 inches and 1 inch in width.  Mammey croton leaves come in eye-catching varied colors of yellow, green,... Read More...

Croton Petra for Color

Did you know Crotons years ago use to have their leaves rooted for use indoors for color arrangements?  Read More →