Plant Care & Maintenance

Mandevillas are popular flowering vines that add bright pops of color to gardens, patios, and porches. With glossy leaves and showy blooms, it’s easy to see why these tropical plants are so widely grown. However, beneath their beauty lies a hidden danger – mandevillas are toxic to dogs and can cause harm if ingested. As … Read more

You can choose the best time to plant the vegetables, herbs, and flowers you want to grow by knowing your climate zone. You can also choose varieties that will do well in your garden. Most of the time, the best garden results come from planting plants that do well in your climate zone. Grow Guide … Read more

Swiss chard is a leafy green vegetable that is high in minerals and vitamins. It can handle higher temperatures and light drought better than other nutrient-dense greens like spinach. Chard also has the added bonus of being quite ornamental, making it perfect for companion planting with chard. Some plants that grow well with chard are … Read more

It’s called winter honeysuckle or sweet breath of spring, and it’s thought to be invasive in many parts of the United States. Originally from China, this plant was introduced to the U. S. in the mid-1800s as an ornamental plant due to its fragrant, early spring flowers. Despite its pleasing characteristics, Lonicera fragrantissima can cause … Read more

Each year we collect seeds from our collection of Northwest Cultivar Group (rockii) tree peonies. You can order them on our website or send us $12 to get 25 right after they are picked in late August. (Price includes postage. ) We also have limited numbers of other peony seeds for sale. Please see our … Read more

The Mimosa Tree is a stunning show of flower bursts, which are often compared to starbursts or fireworks. This small to medium-sized Mimosa Tree grows quickly and has the most beautiful pink flowers in the summer. A lot of butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds will come to these flowers because they have bright, tight clusters of … Read more

I live in Dutchess Cty new York and purchased 2 “hardy”hibiscus trees in mid fall. I planted them in a sunny spot in my front garden. Even though the rest of the garden is showing signs of spring, these trees look like they are getting new “bark.” The old bark is very thin and wrinkled, … Read more

With their trailing stems of round, plump leaves, string of pearls are one of the most unique and coveted succulents. However, they are prone to fungal diseases like root rot if their care isn’t right. Root rot can quickly cause the demise of a previously happy string of pearls, turning the leaves yellow, brown and … Read more

Roses are an excellent addition to any garden, as there are many varieties and colors available. Unfortunately, gardeners are the only ones attracted to this stunning flower. Aphids are one of the most common garden pests. They eat everything from peppers and potatoes to roses and more. If you see aphids on your rose buds, … Read more