Robby 
We all plant roses for the blooms. Coming across thorny bushes in the garden while hoping to smell and see beautiful roses is the worst thing that can happen. Roses are durable perennials and usually healthy once well-established. But the weather, the state of your garden, soil amendments, and pest and disease problems can affect … Read more
Growing watermelons in containers is a great way to enjoy this sweet summertime treat even if you only have a small space like a patio, balcony or rooftop. With the right containers, soil, seeds and care, you can harvest ripe watermelons from pots right outside your backdoor! Choosing the Right Container The most important thing … Read more
Giant Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia nicolai), which is grown mostly for its beautiful leaves, adds a stunning tropical touch to a garden or a sunny room inside. This huge evergreen perennial grows in clumps of woody stems that can be straight or curved and can grow up to 30 feet (9 m) tall. The leaves … Read more
With their uniquely shaped blooms and brilliant colors, celosias make a vibrant addition to any garden. While often purchased as transplants, starting celosia from seed is quite easy if you follow some key tips. Here is a complete guide to successfully growing celosia from seed. When to Plant Celosia Seeds Celosia is extremely sensitive to … Read more
People who like to keep plants inside often choose peace lilies, which have beautiful white flowers and lush green leaves. People often ask, “Can peace lily be outside?” The answer isn’t as simple as “yes” or “no,” because it depends on things like the weather, the plant’s environment, and how it’s cared for. We’ll talk … Read more
Good, mature roots from healthy plants usually keep well, and any of several ways to store tubers should work 90 to 95 percent of the time. But tubers from some dahlia types don’t keep well, and tubers from some cultivars are very few and far between. For these varieties, one should consider planting extras and … Read more
I love my hibiscus plants so much. They make me think of the tropics and summer. This tropical plant can produce bright, colorful blooms. But this year my blooms were falling off before they opened. After looking into the reasons why this might be happening, I thought others might be as well. That being said, … Read more
A few weeks ago, I met a really cool guy named Bill Whitehead while I was taking a pruning course. He knew tons and tons about Potatoes and their history in the UK. He showed me a Yam, which is the oldest known type of potato that is still grown in the UK. It dates … Read more
Dahlias are one of the most rewarding summer-flowering bulbs that gardeners can grow. With their riotous colors and ability to bloom from midsummer until frost, it’s no wonder they are so popular. One of the great things about dahlias is that you can increase your stock from year to year by separating the tubers when … Read more
I’ll talk about how to grow lettuce from seeds, how to thin your plants, how to harvest, and how to keep them safe in this article. With the rising cost of production in the grocery store, you might want to consider growing your own. Growing lettuce is really easy to do and very affordable. Lettuce … Read more