Robby There are 18 species of staghorn ferns in the genus Platycerium, which are epiphytic ferns from the polypod family (Polypodiaceae). They are mostly native to Africa, Australia, and Southeast Asia, and their leaves are said to look like the forked antlers of male deer or elk. Most of the time, “staghorn fern” and “elkhorn fern” … Read more
Hyacinths (Hyacinthus orientalis) are fragrant, easy-to-grow spring bulbs. They flower in a range of colours, from traditional purple and pink to white, and even mauve. Hyacinths look great in front of garden borders in the spring, or you can put them in pots near the house for a fragrant splash of color. Hyacinths can also … Read more
Angel trumpet is a stunning flowering plant that produces dramatic, trumpet-shaped blooms in shades of white, yellow, pink, orange, or red. While you can find angel trumpet at your local nursery, propagating these beauties yourself is highly rewarding and ensures you have an endless supply of plants. Propagating angel trumpet is quite straightforward when you … Read more
In many crafts and disciplines, how you make the cut matters just as much as what you cut Whether wielding a sword, carving a pumpkin, or editing a film, there’s an art to cutting with flair. Big, sweeping strokes have drama and impact that precision slices lack. When you want to cut an object or … Read more
I’m going to share with you how to make a faux topiary from a formerly real Topiary. Like me, do you find it hard to keep a real plant alive? I’m good at keeping plants outside, but I’m terrible at keeping plants alive inside. There are times when I use affiliate links on my blog, … Read more
As an ornamental grass aficionado, you love their graceful motion and unique textures But perhaps your grasses have overgrown or aren’t thriving anymore Don’t give up on them yet! With some careful digging and dividing, you can successfully transplant ornamental grasses to rejuvenate and multiply them. Dividing overgrown clumps keeps ornamental grasses healthy and vigorous. … Read more
When it comes to potting soil, quality matters. Coast of Maine Organic Products offers an excellent potting mix called Bar Harbor Blend that provides ideal nutrition and texture for container gardening. If you’re looking for an organic, sustainable potting soil, Coast of Maine Bar Harbor Blend deserves strong consideration. Overview of Bar Harbor Blend Potting … Read more
One of our concerned website readers is asking for help. He knows his Meyer Lemon tree is ill but he is not sure why. He has just sent me some pictures of his sick Meyer lemon tree (see pictures below). In the pictures, I see diffusely yellow leaves. In the closeup s the yellowing is … Read more
As a tomato gardener, few things are more aggravating than walking out to your garden and finding holes chewed in your tomato leaves and fruits. The likely culprits? Slugs and snails These sneaky mollusks can do serious damage to tomato plants if left unchecked. Read on to learn more about the tomato-slug battle and how … Read more
Eric, that’s an odd question. Have you been to your garden yet to smell the flowers? After all — much of the snow is gone. Last week, I looked out my back door and saw at least 6 inches of snow on the ground. To get to any part of my garden, I would need … Read more