How to Grow a Hydrangea from a Leaf – A Step-by-Step Guide

Hydrangeas root well from from cuttings, giving you a new batch of young hydrangea plants, for free. You can propagate cuttings from all types of hydrangea, including mophead and lacecap, Hydrangea paniculata, and climbing hydrangeas. With their lush, colorful blooms, hydrangeas are a treasured shrub for gardens across many hardiness zones. Their captivating flowers come … Read more

How to Propagate Alocasia Polly for More of These Stunning Tropical Plants

With their dramatically shaped, glossy leaves in shades of metallic green, silver and even purple, Alocasia ‘Polly’ makes a striking statement in any indoor garden Luckily, propagating these beauties is straightforward, allowing you to expand your plant collection In this article, we’ll look at when and how to propagate Alocasia Polly using division. Read on … Read more

Can You Put Yucca Plants Outside? Tips for Transitioning Indoor Yuccas to the Outdoors

With their sculptural, spiky leaves and minimal care needs, yucca plants like Yucca elephantipes (Spineless Yucca) and Yucca gloriosa (Spanish Dagger) make excellent indoor plants. But when summer rolls around, you may be wondering – can I put my indoor yucca plant outside? The answer is yes, Yuccas can be moved outdoors for the summer … Read more

Do Birch Trees Have Invasive Roots? Exploring the Root Systems of Different Birch Species

With their attractive peeling bark and graceful branching, birch trees are a popular choice for landscaping But before planting a birch, it’s important to understand their root systems and potential for invasiveness Certain birch species are more notorious than others for having aggressive roots that can damage infrastructure, block pipes, and compete with other plants. … Read more

Is the Angel Wings Plant an Annual or Perennial?

Senecio candidans Angel Wings ‘Senaw’ is a new, interesting, and beautiful evergreen perennial plant with big, silvery or gray-white leaves. The leaf texture is soft, downy, almost velvety and irresistible to touch. This plant is all about foliage – yellow flowers may be borne, but rarely. Angel Wings ‘Senaw’ originates from the Patagonian region of … Read more