The Scared Lotus Lily – King Of The Aquatics
The sacred lotus lily is, I think, the king of all aquatics. Although it has also been called queen, aristocrat, and lord of the pool, I have always preferred to
Landscape
Tips On Trees and Shrubs To Plant For Autumn Color
Are you planning on setting out trees and shrubs in your garden this fall? If so, consider kinds that put on brilliant foliage displays—maples, oaks, stewartias, dogwoods, fothergillas, euonymus, and
Biennials: Growing The Forgotten Stepchildren Of The Garden
Curiously enough, many enthusiastic gardeners completely neglect that comparatively small group of plants known as biennials. True, they require a year’s growing before producing bloom, after which they are discarded.
Water Lilies for Beauty And Every Shade Of The Rainbow
Almost every rainbow shade is represented in the blossoms of modern-day water lilies, which range in size from 3” to 12” inches in diameter. Thus, no home gardener, whether his
Growing Moses In A Boat: How To Care For Rhoeo Spathacea
If you’re looking for a plant that is both beautiful and easy to care for, then the Rhoeo spathacea, or Moses-in-the-cradle plant, is the perfect choice for you. This tropical
September Check List To Start The Greenhouse Gardening Year
September starts the gardening year in the greenhouse. Plants are brought in from outdoors, seeds of annuals are sown for winter and spring greenhouse flowers, winter-flowering bulbs are potted and
Terrace and Patio Living: Potted Plants Offer Exciting Changes
If you have a poured concrete patio that seems to “float” in your yard there are many good ways to anchor it to the surrounding landscape. Potted plants are decorative
Growing Stephanotis Vines: How to Care for Madagascar Jasmine
The Stephanotis (steh-fuh-NO-tuhs) plant is a woody, climbing vine. Its shiny, leathery, dark leaves grow evergreen, and it can produce fragrant white clusters of flowers throughout the summer. The name
Growing Ageratum Plants: How To Care For Mexican Paintbrush
Ageratum houstonianum (aj-eh-RA-tum hews-tun-EE-an-um) is an annual often used in garden beds or outdoor containers. It is a member of the genus Ageratum and the family Asteraceae. Ageratum houstonianum is
Will Tropical Passion Vines Grow In Northern Gardens?
The passion vines are tropical gems at home in warmer climates, but also to be enjoyed the year-round ‘in the North where the winter temperature reaches 20° degrees Fahrenheit below