Robby This group of about 1,000 perennial plants comes from Central America, northern South America, and the Caribbean. The plants can be grown outside in warm climates, but most people keep them inside or in greenhouses because they need special care. Growth rate is slow or moderate and dependent on ample light but susceptible to sunburn. … Read more
Black and blue salvia (Salvia guaranitica ‘Black and Blue’) is a show-stopping flower loved for its rich saturated colors and towering height. The flower spikes are a vivid iridescent blue while the bud sepals are a deep midnight black. Combined together, it creates a gorgeous two-tone effect. This tropical-looking salvia makes a dramatic statement planted … Read more
Red is the color of love, danger, and beauty. It comes in many shades, from ruby to strawberry, port to merlot, blood to fire, scarlet to vermillion. What better color could you choose for an exciting garden than red?. Red flowers make a dramatic statement in any garden. If you’re looking for big bold splashes … Read more
Transplanting pumpkin plants can seem daunting, but with some preparation and care, it can be done successfully. Pumpkins thrive in the right conditions, so setting up an optimal garden location is key. Then, you need to gently dig up and move the plant to its new home. After transplanting, attentive monitoring and care will help … Read more
Pineapple plants make a fun and unique houseplant with their spiky, tropical foliage Some produce edible pineapple fruits indoors while others are purely ornamental. This often raises the question – can you eat an indoor pineapple plant? This article covers the key differences between fruiting and non-fruiting varieties and provides tips on safely consuming homegrown … Read more
I start all of my vegetable seeds in homemade compost, as I wrote about last month. (“Can you start vegetable seeds in compost?”) The results are satisfactory. Still I wondered how my seeds would germinate and grow in other composts. Would different composts yield clearly different results?. Two other types of compost were compared in … Read more
With its vibrant bicolor blooms in red and white, Hot Lips sage (Salvia microphylla ‘Hot Lips’) is one of the most popular ornamental salvias. This pretty plant thrives with simple care, rewarding the gardener with endless flowers perfect for bouquets In this article. we will cover everything you need to know about successfully growing Hot … Read more
Sometimes we get asked about the appearance of toadstools in SylvaGrow. If you see fungi in your compost, don’t panic! They’re our friends. From time to time, depending on climatic conditions, you may see mushrooms in your peat-free compost. For many people, this can be a concern. We are often told mushrooms and fungi are … Read more
As a South Florida homeowner, finding the right hedges and shrubs to create privacy and complement your home’s landscape can be challenging. Our hot, humid, subtropical climate and occasional freezes limit some popular hedging plants that thrive in other regions After researching the unique growing conditions in South Florida and the most recommended plants, I’ve … Read more
The magnolia grandiflora, commonly known as the southern magnolia, is one of the most iconic flowering trees in the southern United States. With its large, fragrant white blooms and glossy evergreen foliage, it’s easy to see why the southern magnolia tree holds such appeal for gardeners and landscapers If you’ve decided to add a magnolia … Read more