By Julie Christensen Gardenias (Gardenia jasminoides), with their fragrant, waxy blossoms, rank among the queens of the flower garden. Unfortunately, they’re a bit tricky to grow – and that’s if you live in a warm climate. They won’t grow outdoors at all north of USDA plant … [Read more...]
Popular Wedding Flowers for April
By Julie Christensen They say, “April showers bring May flowers,” but April has plenty of colorful blooms, too. Bulbs like tulips and daffodils are an obvious choice for an April wedding, but don’t forget other options, such as flowering tree or shrub blossoms. … [Read more...]
How to Grow Hibiscus and Common Questions Answered
By Julie Christensen The genus Hibiscus (Hibiscus spp.) includes more than 200 species of perennials, annuals and shrubs. When you think of hibiscus, you might think of the exotic, tropical plants that are hardy only in USDA plant hardiness zones 8 through 11, but there are … [Read more...]
Common Diseases of Pecan Trees
By Julie Christensen Pecan trees (Carya illinoinensis) are as beautiful as they are useful – growing 75 to 100 feet with a wide spreading canopy. Pecan trees are hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 10, although they are most commonly grown … [Read more...]
How to Grow and Divide Bearded Iris
By Julie Christensen Like lilacs, bearded irises have been around for a long time. These classic garden plants, sometimes known as “flags,” deserve a place in every garden. They produce beautiful blooms from spring to mid-summer and take almost no maintenance. Bearded irises … [Read more...]
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