The Carissa Bonsai – A Perfect Table Patio Plant
Few plants have everything— neat foliage, fragrant, attractive flowers, the possibility of fruit, and the case of culture. Yet the one which comes closest to this perfection, in my opinion,
Perennials
How To Care For and Grow Chamomile Plants
The chamomile plant is a collective term that describes a group of flowering plants that belong to the composite family, known as “Asteraceae”. Although the plant exists in a variety
For Perennials The First Consideration Is Hardiness
While every region has its peculiarities, its special challenges, and its particular plants, the region I call Chicago-Minneapolis Axis tests and proves a gardener like no other. To begin with,
February Pointers: Midwest Plant and Garden To Do’s
It is later than you think! During thaws along the Ohio River the sap is already stirring. Starting Seeds Indoors The inexperienced gardener should not attempt to start seeds indoors
Showy Mountain Stewartia: Sturdy Distinctive Native Shrub
Among the most beautiful American plants is a sturdy and distinctive shrub native in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and southward through the Blue Ridge. This is mountain stewartia
Tough Perennial Plants and Long Lived
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
Bidens Plant Growing and Care
Bidens (Bi’dens), most commonly known as Spanish needles, is a generic name for several flowering plants belonging to the Asteraceae family. The name, Bidens, comes from an amalgamation of two
Torenia Fournieri Plant Care: Growing The Wishbone Flower
Torenia fournieri is a delicate-looking summer annual that produces small, attractive flowers. The plant is native to Asia and part of the Linderniaceae family. There are close to two hundred
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
Corydalis Lutea: Plant Care Tips for the Yellow Corydalis
Corydalis Lutea [kor-ID-ah-liss, LOO-tee-uh] is an easy plant to cultivate featuring a neat mound of ferny green foliage and delicate yellow flowers. This plant belongs to the Pseudofumaria genus and