Houseplants That Thrive on Neglect
The snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’) is one tough plant! Photo: www.quora.com Question: My 82-year-old mother forgets to take care of herContinue Reading
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Kentia Palm
Indoor Plant of the Month for January The Kentia palm (Howea forsteriana) creates a tropical atmosphere in your home. This low-maintenanceContinue Reading
A Plant Saucer Guaranteed to Leak
Terra cotta pot with assorted (leaky) saucer. Photo: amazon.com Visit almost any garden center and you’ll see attractive terra cottaContinue Reading
Aphids on Orchids
Many aphids live on a a wide range of host plants, including orchids. Photo: Ron Parsons, youplants.com Question: I recently discoveredContinue Reading
Ask Questions Before You Buy a Plant
Ill.: clipart-library.com You’re not interested in constantly fighting against diseases, pests and weeds? Before buying a new plant, therefore, grillContinue Reading
2019: Year of the Dahlia
Ill.: ngb.org Every year, the National Garden Bureau, a non-profit organization promoting the pleasures of home gardening, selects one annual, oneContinue Reading
New Name for the Garden Writers Association
With the coming of the New Year, the Garden Writers Association (GWA) has taken advantage of its 70th anniversary to updateContinue Reading
Seed: Sow Thyself!
Common stork’s bill seed planting itself. Photo: p. roullard The seeds of the common stork’s bill (Erodium cicutarium), a sticky,Continue Reading
Hoyas: Be Careful What You Prune
Hoya in bloom. Photo: pistilsnursery.com The hoya or wax plant (Hoya carnosa and similar species) is an attractive indoor climbingContinue Reading
Insects That Spread Plant Diseases
Some pretty innocent-looking insects can transmit some pretty powerful plant diseases. Ill.: laidbackgardener.blog Insects that feed on the sap orContinue Reading