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
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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
How To Grow and Care For Abutilon Flowering Maple
Abutilon is also known as flowering maple, Chinese lantern, parlor maple, or Chinese bellflower. While it is an erect, branching plant with maple-like leaves, Abutilon like Hibiscus belongs to the
How To Plant With A Compass And New Old Garden Tool
Here’s something different to add to your transplanting tools: one small compass. That’s right, the handy friend of every scout and a great help to the gardener too. If you have
Growing Caricature Plant: How To Care For Graptophyllum Pictum
There are many reasons why people might want to get graptophyllum pictum. Maybe you like how it looks, or perhaps you’re looking for a plant to care for that is
Growing Banana: How To Care For Musa
If you’re someone who loves plants and wants to add a unique one to your collection, you may want to get a Musa plant. Musa plants are native to the