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
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
Hostas are easy to grow plants that favor the shade best and come back year and year again. Hostas do even better when they get a little extra love and care, just like any other plant. Adding fertilizers, like coffee, to your Hosta is a surefire way to give it a little extra care. But … Read more
Brassica romanesco is a fun vegetable in the same family as cauliflower and cabbage. It is more commonly known as broccoli romanesco, and its heads are lime green and full of smaller florets, like cauliflower. Planting romanesco broccoli is a great way of providing variety in your familys diet. Romanesco broccoli is a favorite among … Read more
Chives are a popular herb that add great flavor to many dishes. With their mild onion-garlic taste, they’re perfect for everything from soups to salads to baked potatoes. But like most fresh herbs, chives are delicate and don’t have an indefinite shelf life. So how long do chives last in the fridge? Properly stored, fresh … Read more
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
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
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
A few years ago, when I was given the tiny, black seeds of a maypop, I was told that this plant would definitely take over my garden. I heeded the warning to an extent, but I was sure I could manage my plants. After all, could this vine really be such a bully? Has it … Read more
When most people think of mint, they picture the quintessential spear-shaped green leaves and purple flowers. But did you know there are actually many mint varieties that bloom in white? These white-flowering mints add unique ornamental value to gardens, containers, and bouquets. Keep reading to learn more about mint plants with white flowers and how … Read more