Propagating Rhododendrons: Learn To Grow Your Own

Blooming Rhododendrons

When it comes to Rhododendrons, amateur gardeners are eager to learn various techniques for growing these plants. Methods of increase are cuttings, air layering, grafting, layering, and raising plants from

Getting Started With Camellia Flowers

Flowering Camellia shrub

There is such a vast difference in the beauty and habits of various camellias that the home gardener who has “got the bug” should have some help before they start

Tough Perennial Plants and Long Lived

flowering Euphorbia epithymoides

Although the name “Perennial” connotes permanence, we must admit that many perennials fit the classification in varying degrees. Some kinds are anything but enduring unless pampered or sprayed relentlessly.  Others

What Makes A Winter Hardy Rose?

Pink Bloom of the Old TIme Stanwell Perpetual Rose

All too often, rose catalogs use the word “hardy” to describe roses that are not capable of surviving the average northern winter without careful protection. That is why so many

Naturally Getting Rid Of Aphids On Roses

Aphids feeding on a rose bud

Despite being arguably the single most popular garden plant in the world, growing roses can be a real pain (and we’re not talking about the thorns). Not only are they

Martha Washington Geraniums: Regal Geranium Growing Tips

Flowering Martha Washington Geranium

Lady or Martha Washington Geraniums might well be called the azalea-flowered geraniums because they rival azaleas in color, flower form, and brilliance.  Some varieties of these showy geraniums (classified as Pelargonium domesticum) surpass

12+ Geranium Care Tips – Questions and Answers

Wagon full on flowering Geraniums

Summary: The well-known bedding Geranium is immune to most insect pests. Its round, velvety, scented foliage is attractive with brilliant long-lasting flowers, is an excellent potted plant. There are many different