Top-grafted Trees: Rarely a Good Choice
You’ve all seen them: miniature trees with a straight trunk and a ball of foliage on the top or longContinue Reading
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No Pity for Green Flowers!
Yes, there are a few plants with green flowers: green roses, green zinnias, green glads, green echinaceas, etc. These plantsContinue Reading
2024: Year of the Lily
Overview and History Originating in various parts of the Northern Hemisphere, lilies have adorned myths and traditions for thousands ofContinue Reading
Peace Lily: The Most Docile of Flowering Plants
While it’s relatively easy to keep most leafy tropical plants in the house, it’s difficult to make them bloom again,Continue Reading
Winter? What Winter?
When snow starts to pile up and you can’t step outside without wrapping yourself in three layers of clothing, what’sContinue Reading
2024: Year of the Angelonia
This “summer snapdragon” thrives in heat and arid locations, making it a perfect choice for most summer gardens. History andContinue Reading
Preventive Treatments Disrupt Nature’s Balance
Preventive pesticide treatment is the application of pesticides before the appearance of a pest in order to prevent their appearanceContinue Reading
High Humidity Makes for Healthy Plants
If the # 1 problem with houseplants during the winter months is giving them enough light, the # 2 problem isContinue Reading
A Plant that Repels Cats and Dogs?
Sometimes you’ll see plants that are that are supposed repel cats and dogs and keep them out of the garden due to their repulsive smell. ThisContinue Reading
2024: Year of the Squash
A versatile and delicious vegetable with a rich history Overview and History Pumpkins, squash, and gourds have enchanted gardeners andContinue Reading