Aloe vera is a tough, semi-tropical plant that comes from North Africa and the SW Arabian Peninsula. It can survive in very harsh conditions. It can grow in poor soils in hot, dry, sunny places with little water, but it can also handle dappled sun or part shade, which means it can be grown successfully … Read more
Water, light, and, you guessed it, air are the only things that air plants need to stay alive. Air circulation is one of the most important aspects of an air plant’s care. Why is air flow so important? Because air plants have trichomes that help them take in as much water from the air as … Read more
Hostas are a popular shade loving perennial grown for their attractive foliage. With their lush green leaves, hostas make excellent groundcovers and border plants. But like any other plant, hostas also need proper care and nutrition to thrive And one secret nutrient for growing big, bushy hostas is – Epsom salt! So is Epsom salt … Read more
Lilacs (Syringa vulgaris) are striking specimen plants with their early blooming, lacy blossoms that exude a sweet perfume. You’ll find cultivars with blue, pink, purple, and other colorful blossoms. However lovely the flowers are, the shrub’s short blooming season can be disappointing. A careful selection of lilac bush companions in the garden can help … Read more
Asparagus fern is a sprawling shrub native to coastal southeastern South Africa. It is not a true fern, despite its common name. Instead, it belongs to either the asparagus family (Asparagaceae) or the lily family (Liliaceae), which includes plants like amaryllis, daylilies, hosta, and tulips. It is in the genus Asparagus, which includes the edible … Read more
As more states make weed legal and the plant becomes more well-known, more people are trying to grow it at home to see how well they can do. In most states where marijuana is legal, each person can grow six plants at home, and a family can grow twelve plants. Some allow less, and some … Read more
The heart of the jungle elephant ear is one of the most stunning and exotic looking plants you can grow. With its huge, deep green leaves that truly resemble an elephant’s ear, it makes a dramatic statement in any garden. I’ve grown this plant for several years now, and it never fails to impress me … Read more
Asiatic lilies are perennial bulbs that have bright, tall flowers that come in many colors, like orange, yellow, red, pink, and white. Oriental lilies bloom for four weeks in late summer and are known for their smell. Asiatic lilies, on the other hand, bloom in late spring or early summer and don’t smell very good. … Read more
Snow roses capture the imagination with their cool name and abundant frosty blooms. But are these elegant flowers too good to be true? Let’s dig into the facts behind snow roses to find out if they really exist or are just a mythical blossom. What Are Snow Roses? Snow roses are a type of flowering … Read more
If you can make your undercover growing area warm enough for winter, overwintering chili plants might be a fun idea to think about. Gardeners in the UK will often focus on growing crops as annuals during the summer months. But if you do things the right way, you might be able to grow your own … Read more