As a houseplant enthusiast, I’m always on the lookout for unique trailing plants to add to my collection. One of my favorites is the string of pearls (Senecio rowleyanus), with its spherical beads-on-a-string foliage. If you also love the string of pearls, you’ll be happy to know there are lots of equally interesting plants with … Read more
Common bleeding heart (Lamprocapnos spectabilis) is a spring-blooming herbaceous perennial that forms arching stems from rhizomatous roots. The plant is a fast grower that typically reaches 2 to 3 feet tall within around 60 days. Although it flourishes best outdoors, you can keep a bleeding heart plant indoors as well. Bleeding heart flowers are small … Read more
Lobelia can grow well in pots with minimal effort. Lobelias that grow in containers or hanging baskets on patios, balconies, or entryways are great because they can be small or trailing. Lobelia is a bright plant that looks great in many types of planters and is easy to take care of as a container plant. … Read more
I bought Dwarf Cornflower seeds for myself six years ago. I planted them and took good care of them, and now they have a beautiful display of bright blue flowers. At the end of the year I collected the seeds from the flowers and stored them. I’ll admit to not really knowing what I was … Read more
Catmint, or Nepeta, is a pretty, hardy, and easy-to-grow flowering perennial that is known for having smelly leaves that cats like, which is how it got its name. Its leaves smell good and are green or gray-green. From summer to fall, small two-lipped mauve or blue flowers cover its stems. Cats can chew on and … Read more
With their bold architectural forms and spiky blue-green leaves, agaves make striking landscape plants in warm climates. While agaves require minimal care once established, occasional trimming helps keep them looking their best. Here, I’ll share tips on when and how to trim your agave plants for optimal health and appearance. When to Trim Agaves Time … Read more
One question that plagues gardeners in areas with heavy deer pressure is: Will deer eat dahlias? We opened a second flower farm in 2022 as part of our business, but the fence wasn’t put up until the end of the year. That meant that everything we planted, including the nearly 1,000 dahlias we grew that … Read more
Solomon’s seal is a charming shade plant that adds graceful beauty to any garden With its arching stems adorned with dangling bell-shaped blooms, it’s easy to see why this plant has been a garden favorite for centuries If you’re looking to add this enchanting perennial to your own yard, you may be wondering where to … Read more
Celeriac is also known as celery root. Celeriac is grown for its large, swollen root that looks something like a turnip. A celeriac root grows in the ground like a turnip root does. It is in the celery family and grows in a similar way. From the root, a rosette of dark green leaves sprouts … Read more
Oakleaf hydrangea, or Hydrangea quercifolia, is a flowering deciduous shrub with strong stems that hold lots of flowers. Its leaves have lobes that look like oak tree leaves, which is why the genus name “quercifolia” means “oakleaf.” This shrub is prized for its long-lasting flower panicles that emerge white but gradually transition to purplish pink. … Read more