Plant Care & Maintenance

With its brilliant crimson blooms resembling parrot beaks, Alstroemeria psittacina, also known as parrot lily, makes a stunning addition to cottage gardens. However, this South American native requires some specific care and growing conditions to thrive. Here is a comprehensive guide to successfully caring for Alstroemeria psittacina. Sun and Soil Requirements Parrot lily thrives in … Read more

Gardening and houseplants bring immense joy and satisfaction to millions of people. There’s something magical about nurturing a tiny seedling into a magnificent, mature plant. As any enthusiast knows, it’s easy to end up with more plants than space! That’s where Take a Plant Leave a Plant comes in. This growing movement facilitates sharing between … Read more

With its wispy, threadlike tendrils, Spanish moss adds a whimsical touch of nature to floral arrangements, wreaths, and home decor While stunningly beautiful, this delicate plant dries out quickly when cut Preserving Spanish moss enables crafters to enjoy its rustic charm long after it’s harvested. There are several methods for preserving and coloring Spanish moss … Read more

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Introduce abundant blooms to your garden even in the cold, dark season with Sasanqua or Winter-blooming Camellias. Camellia sasanqua is a great low-maintenance plant with shiny, deep green leaves that do well in shady spots and bright, long-lasting … Read more

An artfully arranged band of bricks handsomely defines the boundary between grass and garden. If you put the bricks down flush with the ground, they can also be used as a mowing guide. You can run the wheels of a push mower right on top of the border edging and not have to use a … Read more

As a long-time avid gardener, I take pride in being able to identify most ornamental plants on sight. But weeds are another matter. Identifying the usual cast of weedy characters, like chickweed, henbit, and crabgrass, is no problem. As for more exotic or less common weed species, I confess my knowledge is somewhat limited. That … Read more

Iris beds should be kept clear of weeds and other junk so that the tops of the rhizomes can get some sun. Bloom stalks should be cut off close to the base after all buds have finished blooming. Healthy green leaves should be left undisturbed all summer, but diseased or brown leaves should be removed. … Read more

Agastache foeniculum, or anise hyssop, is a short-lived herbaceous perennial plant with blue flowers and fragrant leaves that can be used as a flower or in an herb garden. This plant comes from prairies, dry upland forests, plains, and fields in the upper Midwest and Great Plains into Canada (from northern Colorado to Wisconsin and … Read more