With their huge, heart-shaped leaves and tropical vibe, elephant ears are must-have plants for gardens and patios. But sometimes these dramatic beauties outgrow their space and need dividing or moving to a new location. Knowing the optimal time to transplant elephant ears ensures success with the least stress on your plants. In this article we’ll … Read more
Hibiscus syriacus “Double Pink” grows to be 6 feet tall and 6 feet wide. It needs full to part sun and moderate water. Dr. Q’s Rose fertilizer is recommended. Hardy shrub to 6 x 6 feet has double pink flowers spring through fall. Pretty flowering accent in any landscape. Full to part sun, amended well … Read more
“I can’t figure out what disease(s) is affecting my ‘Black Krim’ tomato plant (which may have now spread to the ‘Rutgers’).” In late June I noticed significant leaf curl of some vines of the ‘Black Krim’. June was a dry month, so I thought it might be a physical problem. However, watering didn’t seem to … Read more
Overcrowding of rose bushes can lead to major problems with various diseases, fungi, and others. By leaving enough space between our rosebushes, oxygen can flow through and around them, which helps keep diseases away. Good oxygen movement also increases the overall health and performance of the rose bushes. Whether you’re planting a single rose bush … Read more
Many times when we bring fuchsia plants home from the store, they are loaded with their fairy-like blossoms. After a few weeks, your fuchsia’s flower count starts to go down, and one day, it has no more flowers. Dont worry; this is a common occurrence with fuchsia, but one that can usually be easily fixed. … Read more
I have a large container on my patio with strawberry plants in it. This was the 2nd summer for these strawberries. Unfortunately, the plants only put out a handful of strawberries back in early June. I was very disappointed to say the least. I went to a nearby nursery to ask them what I could … Read more
Common parsley, Petroselinum crispum, is a member of the carrot family (Apiaceae). It is common as a garnish or as a flavoring in many dishes and salads. Curly types look great in most gardens too, whether they’re used in a border or with other herbaceous plants. Native to the Mediterranean area, parsley has a biennial … Read more
While rhubarb is often propagated from root divisions, growing rhubarb from seed is a much more economical method. Many commercial rhubarb plants available from nursery catalogs are just seedlings grown out for a year or two. There are hundreds of rhubarb seedlings you can grow from one nursery rhubarb plant if you just wait. Like … Read more
Pruning and deadheading begonia is recommended to promote a bushier plant with more flowers. Also, prune if your plant becomes leggy. This will help the plant grow in a way that looks healthier and will encourage it to use its energy to make more flowers. Begonias are popular flowering plants that come in over 1,800 … Read more
With their profuse blooms in shades of pink, purple, red, white and more, petunias are a summertime garden favorite These fast-growing annuals or tender perennials instantly fill beds, borders, containers and hanging baskets with vivid color But petunias are tropical plants that evolved in warmer climates. They lack natural cold hardiness when grown in most … Read more