Bulk Up Baby Hostas… With Sun!
You’ve probably always heard that hostas are shade-loving plants, so the following tip is going to sound like heresy, butContinue Reading
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You’ve probably always heard that hostas are shade-loving plants, so the following tip is going to sound like heresy, butContinue Reading
Almost four years ago, a crested euphorbia (Euphorbia lactea ‘Cristata’) I was growing toppled over, too top heavy for its smallContinue Reading
In many ways, a window facing east is the perfect orientation for houseplants. Since the morning sun is cool, aContinue Reading
Cuphea suffering from etiolation. Photo: Rachel Bernier Question: I’m overwintering a cuphea Vermillionaire on my windowsill after a friend tried thisContinue Reading
Houseplants tend to lean towards the light. Ill.: weibo.com & laidbackgardener.blog To maintain good symmetry, a plant needs to receiveContinue Reading
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
Combine Cool White and Warm White tubes in the same lamp for good results with most houseplants. Source: edisontechcenter.org ItContinue Reading
Source: terryweaver.com, www.uihere.com & www.wallquotes.com, montage: laidbackgardener.blog Hello! I’m your poinsettia. I’ve been decorating your living room for a fewContinue Reading
The red African milk tree (Euphorbia trigona ‘Rubra’) is often burgundy red when you purchase it, then turns green underContinue Reading
Light is low in the winter, so move your plants closer to the window. Source: Alina Vilchenko, www.pexels.com In fallContinue Reading
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