What is Eating My Salvias? Identifying Common Pests and Solutions

Salvias are popular perennial flowers known for their spiky blooms that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. However, these plants can fall victim to various chewing pests that damage their foliage. If you’ve noticed ragged holes or skeletonized leaves on your salvias, here are some likely culprits and how to stop them from eating your plants Common … Read more

Royal Hawaiian Aloha Elephant Ear: A Stunning Tropical Foliage Plant

The bold, dramatic leaves of elephant ear plants provide serious tropical flair in gardens and containers. While most varieties sport all green leaves, a few special cultivars showcase eye-catching multicolored foliage. One of the most popular is the Royal Hawaiian Aloha elephant ear, prized for its vibrant purplish-black leaves marked with electric green veins. In … Read more

Growing Petite Delight Bee Balm: A Comprehensive Guide

A compact plant which is an excellent choice for the front of a perennial border. The lavender-rose flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Petite Delight bee balm (Monarda ‘Petite Delight’) is a compact, floriferous perennial that brings color and fragrance to gardens. Its rose-purple flower heads attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees while remaining resistant to deer … Read more

Finding the Best Soil Mix for Your Begonias

Boost your Begonias blooms with the ultimate soil mix for top-notch aeration, drainage, and nutrients. Begonias are beautiful plants that come in a stunning array of colors shapes and sizes. From the bold rex begonia with metallic leaves to the diminutive begonia blossoms that carpet a shady garden bed, few plants offer as much diversity … Read more