January Pointers: Northern Plant and Garden To Do’s
We are already looking ahead to spring. Former disappointments are forgotten, and they should be, except insofar as they keep us from repeating the same mistakes. Soon, the flower catalogs
Indoor Plants
How To Grow and Care For Aspidistra Cast Iron Plant Indoors
The Asparagaceae family has a lot of famous plants, but many are underappreciated. Such is the case of Aspidistra elatior (ass-pih-DIS-trah eh-LAY-tee-or), best known as the cast iron plant. This
December Pointers: Northern Plant and Garden To Do’s
Mulching Be sure plants are completely dormant and the soil frozen to a depth of at least 2″ inches before applying mulches. Wind and sun do more harm than cold.
October Pointers: Midwest Plant and Garden To Do’s
Fall Lawns This is a good time to kill next year’s crop of common chickweed, Poa annua, and crabgrass. First, apply a pre-emergence crabgrass control after October 15. This will
Indoor Foliage Plants: Their Leaves Make Them Attractive
While gardeners have always been rather partial to flower plants, there is certainly a quiet charm about plants whose foliage is their chief attraction. One foliage plant that I particularly