Finished Moving My Plants Indoors
After spending a summer nearly empty, my solarium is now nearly full of plants again. Photo: laidbackgardener.blog Well, after aContinue Reading
Category: Houseplants
Houseplants to Leave Outdoors (For a While) in Fall
The florist’s azalea (Rhododendron simsii) is among the relatively few houseplants that greatly benefit from a fall spent outdoors inContinue Reading
Already Time to Bring Your Houseplants Back Indoors?
Houseplants love spending a summer in the great outdoors … but at some point, you have to bring them backContinue Reading
The Hibiscus Trio
Perennial hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos) left, Chinese hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) middle, rose of sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) right. Photo: www.plant-world-seeds, www.amazon.ca &Continue Reading
Cacti: August Houseplant of the Month
Whether it’s their trendy geometric shapes or their air of unapproachability, cacti are exciting houseplants that have a big impactContinue Reading
Uncover Cuttings Gradually
Polka dot plants will wilt if exposed suddenly to dry air. Photo: nbolmer, houzz.com Question: I was taking cuttings of aContinue Reading
Some Thoughts on Container Gardening in a Hot Climate
Containers thriving in the heat. 1 — Use plastic or glazed pottery pots. Group them together. 2 — Fill someContinue Reading
Success With the World’s Worst Houseplant
Underpotted sprouting coconuts sold as houseplants were all the rage 6 or 7 years ago. Photo: gardengoodsdirect.com Back in 2014,Continue Reading
Staking Houseplants: Success at Last?
Photo: Hiclipart.com, clipart library & www.vecteezy.com I’ve been struggling with staking the houseplants I put outside for the summer forContinue Reading
Celosia: The July 2020 Houseplant of the Month
This colorful array of cockscombs occupies a special place in the plant range. With its colors and extravagantly shaped flowers,Continue Reading