Garden Myth: Native Plants are Less Prone to Pests
There are all sorts of great reasons to grow native plants. You know for sure that they are hardy and adapted to localContinue Reading
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The Tough as Nails Houseplant Nobody Knows
I grow a lot of houseplants (over 300 different varieties), but one of the toughest is certainly the propeller plant,Continue Reading
Storage Temperatures for Tender Bulbs
You’ve brought your tender bulbs (gladioli, tuberous begonias, dahlias, cannas, caladiums, etc.) in for the winter? Perfect! The bulbs areContinue Reading
Killing Deer With Kindness
We’ve all been told not to feed wild animals, that it’s not good for them and that Mother Nature knowsContinue Reading
200 Poisonous Houseplants
A surprising number of houseplants are poisonous to people and even more are poisonous to pets. Well, I suppose theContinue Reading
Just Get Rid of Problem Plants!
What to do when you have a recurring problem with a plant? One that suffers from a disease or anContinue Reading
Why Do We Plant Amaryllis Bulbs with Their Neck Exposed?
You’ve probably always been told that you have to plant an amaryllis (Hippeastrum) leaving the top third of the bulb exposed.Continue Reading
Winter Protection for Tender Roses
I’m not a fan of bush roses, those frost-tender hybrid teas, grandifloras and floribundas. I find these plants much tooContinue Reading
Garden Myth: Growing Aloes From Leaf Cuttings
Question: What’s the secret to growing an aloe from a leaf cutting? I’ve tried it twice, but each time theContinue Reading
Misadventures in Gardening: Should I Call 911?
I suppose every gardener has had their share of misadventures. Things that didn’t turn out quite right or even wentContinue Reading