How to Prune an Overgrown Rhododendron
Some rhododendrons reach an enormous size if not pruned. Photo: Oh Kaye, flickr.com Question: I have a very large rhododendron (2.5 mContinue Reading
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Campanula: March 2020 Houseplant of the Month
The campanula or bellflower is a plant with a fresh look, mainly in shades of blue, purple and white. TheContinue Reading
How long can an orchid live?
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Repotting a Leggy Anthurium
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Ginkgos Live Long Because They Don’t Know When to Die
One of the oldest ginkgos in Japan, with a 10-meter girth, but at only 700 years old, it’s half theContinue Reading
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Tip on Repotting Rosette Succulents
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