Winter Protection of Roses

home with rose bushes planted out front

The Winter care and protection of roses concern the condition of the plants, the severity of the weather, and the methods and materials supplied by the gardener. Preparation of the

Growing Ixia Flowers In The North

Ixia flowers in hand

Ixias are great favorites on the Southern Pacific coast, where climatic conditions closely approximate their native home in South Africa. There are about 25 sorts found in the Cape of

Gardenia Jasminoides Care

Fragrant bloom of the Gardenia jasminoides plant

Gardenia jasminoides (gar-DEEN-ya jaz-min-OY-deez), sometimes referred to as common gardenia or cape jasmine plant, is native to Southeastern Asia. It ranges from Southern China and Japan to India and Bangladesh.

How To Grow and Care For Fleabane Daisy Plants

Fleabane Daisy - Erigeron

Erigeron is a genus of perennials from the daisy family. People often mistake the colorful Erigeron flowers for true daisies or their close cousins Asters. Click on this article to learn more on growing Fleabane daisy.

What Causes Yellow Leaves On Gardenia Plants?

Gardenia leaves yellowing from iron deficiency

Most of us growing Gardenia jasminoides and other varieties look forward to their intoxicating fragrance. The flowers of many Gardenia varieties look like creamy white roses. Plus the Gardenia shrub

What Is The Best Fertilizer For Gardenias?

Blooming Gardenia plant

Gardenias are beautiful subtropical plants well-known for their exquisite fragrances.  Their attractive creamy-white flowers are as delicate as they look. Native to the subtropical regions of Africa, southern Asia, Australasia,

Moss Roses Care: Tips for Growing Portulaca Plant Indoors

Blooming Portulaca plants

The Portulaca plant is a low-spreading and low growing succulent plant with beautiful flowers. It produces blooms and small succulent leaves on thin stems that may reach one or two feet long. It makes a great choice for hanging baskets.

Learn How To Grow Jerusalem Sage

Commonly called the Jerusalem sage, Phlomis fruticosa [FLOW-miss, froo-tih-KOH-suh] is a flowering plant in the sage (Lamiaceae) family. It’s a small shrub with evergreen foliage and attractive yellow flowers. The