Here’s a puzzle for you: what plant is toxic, yet serves as a major food source for many countries in Asia? The answer: Colocasia, also known as elephant ear or taro, with its arrow-shaped leaves. In many parts of the world, taro is a major food crop for both people and farm … [Read more...]
Citronella Plant vs. Citronella Grass, Explained
Erin Marissa Russell Many gardeners decide to add citronella to the garden to keep those swarms of pesky mosquitoes at bay—but there are different plants sold under the name of citronella. How do you know which plant is the right one? And how effective are these plants as … [Read more...]
Try Growing These Shade Tolerant Perennial Flowers
by Jennifer Poindexter Do you have a location in your yard that fails to receive sunlight? Does it seem impossible to make anything grow there? Would it seem like a pipe dream to plant something once and have it grow in this desolate place year after year? … [Read more...]
21 Rare Plants to Give the Gardener Who Has Everything
By Erin Marissa Russell They say that gardeners are easy to shop for, because you can’t go wrong giving a gardener a plant—but what about when you need a gift for the gardener who has everything? Some people have such huge plant collections that you just know anything you pick … [Read more...]
How to Divide Iris Flowers (Rhizomes)
By Jennifer Poindexter Do you grow irises around your home or in a garden bed? Do you enjoy their vibrant beauty and how easy they are to care for? If you’ve grown iris flowers for any length of time, you’ve probably acquainted yourself with the anatomy of this … [Read more...]
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