Pinch Off Those Coleus Flowers
Today’s coleuses (Coleus scutellarioides, formerly Plectranthus scutellarioides and Solenostemon scutellarioides) is very different from the coleuses that used to be available.Continue Reading
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Trees: Wanted, Dead or Alive!
Trees are essential parts of our landscape. We cherish them for the beauty they give to our gardens and citiesContinue Reading
August Is the Time to Order Fall Bulbs!
If you intend to plant bulbs for bloom next spring—tulips, daffodils, squills, hyacinths, crocuses, etc.—or autumn-flowering bulbs—autumn crocuses, colchicums, etc.—,Continue Reading
Pre-Germinate Spinach for a Fall Harvest
Most of us sow spinach directly in the garden in March or April for a spring/early summer harvest. However, asContinue Reading
Start Early: Sow Your Pansies Now!
Did you know you can sow your pansies (Viola x wittrockiana) for next year’s garden now, that is, at theContinue Reading
Shrubs for Shade
If you have a shady corner and want to add a few shrubs, it’s important to know which varieties toContinue Reading
Is Wasabi Coleus Edible?
The coleus sold under the name ‘Wasabi’ (Coleus scutellarioides ‘Wasabi’) is a horticultural variety (cultivar) known for the light-green coloringContinue Reading
The Right Plant in the Right Place
This is one of the basic precepts of laidback gardening. Rather than trying to modify your environment so it suitsContinue Reading
Astrantia: the Most Beautiful Perennial You’ve Never Heard Of
Why is the astrantia or masterwort (Astrantia major and other species) so little known? It has everything it takes toContinue Reading
Container Plants Are Greedy
Container plants are especially greedy and need more fertilizer than other plants. That’s because they live under unique conditions that don’t quite haveContinue Reading