An Amaryllis for Christmas
One of the most alluring flowers we can grow in our homes is the amaryllis (Hippeastrum), a large bulb thatContinue Reading
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The Impact of Leaf Removal on Soil and Wildlife
Leaf fall is coming to an end, especially in colder regions, where trees are now almost entirely bare. There areContinue Reading
Tempting Tillandsias
After the “Air Guitar”, here are the “Air Plants”, air plants that do not need to be planted in theContinue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: Is Pruning Dappled Willows Necessary in Autumn?
Question I’ve planted a dappled willow (Salix integra ‘Hakuro Nishiki’). Should I prune it in autumn? How much fertilizer shouldContinue Reading
Cycas: Not a Conifer, Not a Palm, and Not a Living Fossil Either!
This article was originally a topic for weird Halloween plants series. After all, the cycas is a palm-like cousin ofContinue Reading
Sowing Perennials in Recyclables
For those who just can’t wait to get outdoors in the Spring, Winter seed sowing is just the thing! YouContinue Reading
Mountain Mint: Spotlight on a Winner
At the latest symposium of the renowned Perennial Plant Association (PPA), members honored the elegant mountain mint (Pycnanthemum muticum) asContinue Reading
To keep your pots and planters in good condition
Flowering is essentially over for the season… at least outdoors! But there are still a few things to do inContinue Reading
The Spotted Lanternfly: A Beautiful Invader on Canada’s Doorstep
I’ve almost given up on frost-sensitive containers, such as terracotta ones. Although they’re my favorite style, I can’t bring myselfContinue Reading
20 Philodendrons to Grow Indoors
Since their arrival in our homes in the second half of the 19th century, philodendrons have become very popular withContinue Reading