By Julie Christensen Few trees are more exotic than the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera Linn.). This regal tree produces edible seeds – coconuts. Unfortunately, coconut palms are hardy only in USDA plant hardiness zone 11 and 12. They need minimum temperatures of about 72 degrees … [Read more...]
How to Grow Chives
By Julie Christensen If you grow no other herb, you must grow chives (Allium schoenoprasum). These undemanding plants are as beautiful in a perennial bed as they are in the vegetable or herb garden. They have slender, bright green foliage that stays attractive throughout the … [Read more...]
How to Grow Boston Ivy
By Julie Christensen Although the name implies a relation to English ivy, Boston ivy (Parthenocissus spp.) actually belongs to a completely different genus. English ivy, which is not reliably hardy in cold climates, has developed a nasty reputation for being invasive in some … [Read more...]
How to Grow Borage
By Julie Christensen Borage (Borago officinalis) is an old-fashioned herb that isn’t grown as often as it once was – which is a shame because this humble plant has so much to offer. Borage makes a lovely plant in the flower bed, herb garden or even the vegetable garden, where … [Read more...]
Flea Control Options for the Yard
By Julie Christensen We can send a man to the moon, separate conjoined twins and build computers capable of storing millions of bits of information, yet we can’t get rid of the common flea. Fleas can be found almost everywhere, including your yard and your home. If you have pets … [Read more...]
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