Orchids are popular houseplants that come in a dazzling array of colors, shapes, and sizes While all orchids are pleasing to the eye, some varieties also delight your sense of smell with their sweet fragrance. If you are looking to add a scented accent to your home, here is a beginner’s guide to fragrant orchid … Read more
You may want to know how to save pepper seeds for next year when the growing season is over and the peppers are ready to eat. It’s easy to save pepper seeds, and if you want to grow the same kinds of peppers every year, it can save you money. Our pepper seed saving method … Read more
Pruning grapevines is an essential practice for maintaining the health, productivity, and shape of the vines. However, improper or excessive pruning can potentially harm or even kill grapevines. In this article, we’ll explore whether it’s possible to kill a grape vine by pruning and how to prune properly to avoid damage. How Grapevines Respond to … Read more
Do you want to know how to get your daylilies to bloom bigger, stronger, and longer this year? Daylilies are one of the most popular perennial plants in flowerbeds everywhere. Not only can they live and grow in many different climates, but they also do well in many different types of soil and conditions. Even … Read more
Hibiscus plants are known for their large, colorful flowers. However, it can be alarming when the leaves on your prized hibiscus start drooping and wilting. Wilting leaves are usually a sign that something is wrong with your plant The trick is figuring out the cause so you can take action to revive your hibiscus, Here … Read more
With their lush green foliage and dazzling orange and yellow blooms, clivia plants are gaining popularity as must-have houseplants. But where can you find and buy these eye-catching South African natives if you want to add one to your own home? This guide will outline the best places to purchase clivia plants both online and … Read more
Pink jasmine, also known as Jasminum polyanthum, is one of the fastest growing vines you can grow in your garden This vigorous evergreen vine is beloved for its incredibly fragrant blooms and its ability to quickly cover fences, trellises, and arbors. But exactly how fast does this jasmine grow? In this article, we’ll dive into … Read more
It’s worth taking care of the small cypress or Norfolk Island pine trees you used for decorations after the holidays. These make excellent, long lasting houseplants and the cypress can go into outdoor containers in the summertime. But many people ask if these plants can be planted in the yard. The answer is, “It depends … Read more
If you’re looking to add an elegant, eye-catching tree to your landscape, a Himalayan birch should be at the top of your list. With their striking white bark and graceful habit, Himalayan birches make a majestic focal point in any yard. I’ve done quite a bit of research on these beautiful trees, and in this … Read more
These are potted plants. When you buy them, they may be in the vegetative stage (winter and early spring) or the dormant stage (spring through summer). From dormancy they flower briefly in the late fall and then make a tuft of leaves once again. (Zang Hong Hua) Perennial bulbous plant flowering to 6 inches, native … Read more