False Solomon’s Seal boasts beautiful white blossoms, scarlet fruit, and fragrant petals. It is native throughout North America. It grows from 30 to 75 cm tall and has light green alternating leaves and a zigzagging stem with a flower head or cluster of fruit at its tip, depending on the season. You might be interested…
Hostas are lush, leafy perennials that generally thrive in shade to part sun. They are sought after for their leaves, and their ability to thrive in shade, although, every year there are new introductions whose flowers are extremely fragrant, adding to the mix. These plants come in tiny form, like Hosta Blue Mouse Ears, or…
The Passion Flower is listed as hardy in USDA hardiness zones 5-9; however, it may actually struggle in zone 5 and may not survive very cold winters. If you live below zone 6 you should plant Passion Flower in a sheltered area near a wall so and provide the roots with protection against the cold in the wintertime
There are two types of plants that most people refer to as “geraniums”.
There are “true geraniums”, which are hardy, native and wild plants that make excellent groundcover and space filler in your garden and landscape.
There are also Pelargoniums, which are more delicate plants hailing from South Africa. In this article, we will discuss both members of the geranium family and share some smart tips for their use and care.
The Christmas Fern got its name because it flowers in winter and stays green throughout the holidays. The fronds of this plant are up to 3 feet long and 4 inches wide, and the fronds have dark green leaves. When other plants are dormant, this plant adds color and interest to the garden. Growing Christmas…
Dutchman’s Breeches is an ephemeral spring woodland species. It blooms in the early spring, when sunlight hits the forest floor before the canopy of trees fills in. The nectar on the blooms will be easily accessible to the first emerging bumblebees. The foliage, which resembles fern leaves, begins to yellow in early summer and eventually…
Annuals for containers are great for novice gardeners or anyone who wants to add interest and colour to their porch or patio. The most eye-catching arrangements combine contrasting colours, textures and leaf sizes for optimal interest. Here are my top 10 suggestions for plants to include in container arrangements or hanging baskets: Mandevilla vine Given…
Coleus is ideal for anyone who wants color in a hurry – in the garden, around the patio or as an indoor plant. There’s no need to wait for flowers; the leaf color of the foliage is the coleus plant calling card. The Coleus plant, with its bright colors, a wide variety of foliage colors,…
Terrariums make great additions to any room. There are endless options for variety, decorations and plants. They can be assembled in minutes and will continue to be enjoyed for months.
They can even match this season, like these adorable winter snow globes!
The snake plant or Sansevieria pronounced (san-se-vi-ee’-ri-ah) – A genus of perennial herbs with stiff, very thick leaves, often mottled with white, and clustered flowers on slender stalks A member of the Asparagaceae Family, popularly goes by other common names. The very “politically correct” Mother-in-Law’s tongue, snake tongue and Bowstring-hemp. The snake plant makes and excellent potted plant indoors as a houseplant or outdoors. Sansevieria is undoubtedly one of the most easily recognized plants in the world.
Shade garden design can provide difficulties: it can range from deep shade to mild shade, and from dry to moist. Plants respond to soil and moisture, and knowing what to plant is influenced by an understanding of those growth circumstances. When your house has a roof overhang that prevents rain and light from reaching plants…
Astilbes are the drama queens of the shade garden. You cannot help but admire these ‘no-fuss’ divas for their beauty and grace.
Here’s the deal on Beneficial Insects (aka good garden bugs). You may think all insects are pests or bugs, but that simply is not the case. There are many beneficial insects (good bugs) that would be all too happy to help you chase true bugs out of your yard and garden if you’d just give them a chance.
Butterflies need two types of plants to survive: the host plant and the food plant. Attracting butterflies to your garden takes more than just planting a few flowers for nectar because most people only focus on this one thing. One of their worst mistakes is planting alien, non-native plants that are often promoted as being…
Taxus weevil is a very serious pest both landscape plantings and in nursery and greenhouse settings. Hailing from Europe, this pest was first seen in the United States in the early 1900s.Today it is one of the most widely distributed and destructive pests.
If you own some of our known feathered friends, consider growing a garden with and for your chickens! It comes with great advantages for you and your birds, since it assists in many ways on both sides. A garden can offer chicken feed and fresh vegetables for you. On the other side chicken can help…
In the mid 1970’s, Rob Caron, a horticulturist, and David Dunn, an architect met and set out to build a life together. Sharing a love of plants and the outdoors led them to escape to the country to a location that would allow the space to explore their passion for plants. After living east of…
One big plus with houseplants is they can be enjoyed all year long. However, a few simple tips can let you enjoy them more… even something as simple as raising the plant can create new looks and plant possibilities. Below you’ll find 12 houseplant tips for more enjoyment.
There are lots of good reasons for kids gardening. It’s good to garden with your children and to set them up with small plant and garden projects of their own. In this article, we share the many benefits children gain from gardening, along with some clever independent plant and gardening ideas for children.
People are increasingly concerned with the quality of air in the indoor spaces in which they spend significant amounts of time.
Walk through a garden center and you’ll find all kinds of hanging baskets.Below is a collection of small plants, and how they can grow in all sorts of hanging baskets.
Miniature gardens are adapted from Japanese bonsai gardens, taking the idea of shaping and caring for a miniature tree for relaxation and creating a new way of gardening.
Photo by: Lesley Davidson We all love ferns, they are a classic houseplant. Ferns come in all kinds of sizes, textures and colors. Yet as far as plants go, they can be fussy. Laura from Garden Answer has the scoop. If your fern is happy and healthy, great job! You can probably skip some of…
Did you know that home gardeners have been using homemade insecticidal soap for a long time? Fish-oil soap used to be the common solution for pest control, but now eco-friendly consumers are turning to all-natural alternatives. Remember, not all pests are bad. Here are some beneficial insects, good bugs for your garden. Video on Homemade…
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