cardinal climber annual or perennial

Cardinal climber or cardinal vine is an annual vine with bright red tubular flowers and cut foliage. It is very attractive to hummingbirds. Is Cardinal Climber an Annual or Perennial? Cardinal climber is one of those eye-catching vines that gardeners love to grow for its bright red flowers that attract hummingbirds. But before you plant … Read more

How Often to Water Cylindrical Snake Plant for Maximum Growth

The African spear plant, which is also called the cylindrical snake plant, is a succulent houseplant with spear-shaped, pointy, gray-green leaves that are slightly striped. African spear plants do best in hot, dry places with sandy, well-draining soil. They also like it warmer in the morning than in the afternoon. This plant is toxic to … Read more

Optimal Oregano: Figuring Out How Many Seeds to Plant Per Hole

I recently got an email from an Epic Gardening reader with a familiar question. When I first started gardening and didn’t know how to start seeds, I had the same question: Sally, that’s a great question! Knowing the answer will help you learn more about gardening and starting seeds in general, because it depends on … Read more

Can I Plant a Poinsettia Outside? A Guide to Growing Poinsettias in Your Garden

  Many Americans only see poinsettia plants when they are wrapped in tinsel on the holiday table. If that’s your experience, it’s time you learned about growing poinsettia plants outside. If you live in U. S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 through 12, you can begin poinsettia care outdoors. Just be sure that … Read more