Robby With their large, tropical-looking leaves and dazzling spires of blooms in vibrant shades, canna lily plants make a dramatic statement in gardens. Their flowers come in a diverse range of hues from rich reds to sunny yellows. When picturing canna lilies most people first think of the tall brilliant red-flowered varieties. But there is an … Read more
There is a group of leaf beetles in the family Chrysomelidae that are called flea beetles. As their name suggests, they can jump because their back legs are very big. Overall they are not very large in size (described as small to moderately-sized, ranging from 1. 5 to 4 mm typically). Flea beetles can also … Read more
Tiny blue forget-me-not flowers carry a poignant message of remembrance. When given out at funerals, the seeds represent lasting love and honoring those we’ve lost. Forget-me-nots have become a touching funeral tradition. What are Forget-Me-Nots? Forget-me-nots are a flowering plant from the borage family. There are over 500 species with the common woodland forget-me-not (Myosotis … Read more
With its bright and cheerful blooms, Gerbera daisies bring joy to any garden. To keep your plants flowering happily all season, it’s essential to know how to cut gerbera daisies properly. Cutting gerberas encourages new growth and blooms It also removes spent flowers and keeps the plant neat and tidy, In this article, I’ll share … Read more
For gardens seeking an elegant narrow evergreen, Picea glauca ‘Skinny Blue Genes’ is a perfect choice. This aptly named cultivar of the Black Hills spruce boasts rich blue needles and a slender conical form that adds refined vertical interest. Discover why this distinctive spruce deserves a spot in landscapes seeking standout conifers. Part of the … Read more
Leyland cypress trees (Cupressus × leylandii) are a popular evergreen tree species widely used in landscaping and horticulture. The Monterey cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa) and Alaskan cedar (Chamaecyparis nootkatensis) bred with each other to make this hybrid species. People like Leyland cypress trees because they grow quickly, have dense foliage, and can be used to make … Read more
Gardening in grow bags is a simple way to begin gardening almost anywhere. Pick up a few bags, fill them with soil, and you’re ready to go. It is easy to see why grow bag gardening is becoming popular among people who are new to gardening and those who want to make their gardens bigger. … Read more
There are typically tomato plants for sale at local garden centers. But you can also grow tomatoes from seed. In most gardens, the growing season isn’t long enough to start tomatoes from seeds outside because the plants like it hot. To get around that, tomato seeds are often started indoors. Find out how to plant … Read more
There are far more ways to repot cymbidiums than there are to skin the proverbial cat. Not only that, but the orchids usually make it through the surgery alive, unlike the cat! My method won’t please everyone, but it works well enough to give me enough flowering plants for my display at the show. Potting-on, … Read more
When watering potted plants, overwatering can be just as detrimental as underwatering. The amount of water the plant gets depends on both how often you water it and how you water it. Potted plants can be watered either from the top or from the bottom. Although watering from the top is the most common method, … Read more