The elephant ear plant is named for its big, unique leaves that look like the ears of the world’s biggest land animal. However, it can be picky about how much sunlight it gets and how much water it gets. Neglect or over-attention are the primary culprits behind their vibrant green leaves turning a disconcerting yellow. … Read more
Potato plants are grown for their edible tuber or some varieties are grown simply as ornamentals. Anyone who has grown either kind of potato plant can tell you that it can get a little out of hand sometimes. It makes you think, “Should I trim the potato plants?” If so, how do I do that? … Read more
Japanese maples have a well-deserved place in the hearts of many gardeners. They are great specimen trees because they have beautiful leaves in the summer and fall, roots that can handle cold, and a shape that is often compact and easy to work with. They are often bought as saplings, but it’s also possible to … Read more
If you’ve noticed the leaves on your mandevilla vine turning yellow, don’t panic! While discolored foliage is never ideal, yellow leaves are a common issue that can be addressed with a few tweaks to your care routine. As an avid mandevilla grower myself, I’ve dealt with this problem and successfully nursed my plants back to … Read more
Dipladenia, also known as mandevilla, is a gorgeous tropical flowering vine that adds a pop of bright color to gardens, patios, and porches during the warm summer months. But is it an annual or a perennial? The answer depends on where you live and how you grow it. A Tender Tropical Plant Native to tropical … Read more
Lavender’s timeless beauty and alluring fragrance have earned its popularity in gardens all over the world. This perennial Mediterranean herb is drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and long-lived. However, it is somewhat slow-growing compared to many annual ornamental flowers. You might be interested in how long lavender takes to fully mature and what you can do to make … Read more
For that reason, clay soil can be hard to work with if you don’t know what plants to put in your garden. However, planting in clay soil is not as limiting or challenging as you might think. Having knowledge about the plants that do well in clay soil will help you make a garden that … Read more
The Perfect Violet Pot is your online destination to buy self-watering pots for your African violets. We sell handmade pots that can take care of your violets for you. Because Beverly Pierson opened our store more than 35 years ago, we know a lot about selling plants and pottery. African violets are beautiful, colorful houseplants … Read more
I bought some more dahlias to plant indoors in pots, but I had no more pots left except for really small 3 inch ones that won’t fit. I usually save a lot from the previous year, but it looks like I didn’t! There are always plastic cups, but they aren’t any bigger than the small … Read more
Is plant food the same as fertilizer? In short, no. While both contribute to a plant’s overall health and growth, there are differences that set them apart. Unfortunately, the terms often are used interchangeably, which leads to confusion about plant food vs. fertilizer. First, what is plant food? Plants make it using things like air, … Read more