The beauty of roses doesn’t come without a cost; rose plants are susceptible to numerous diseases. To enjoy beautiful roses in your garden you must be able to recognize the diseases and know what to do to prevent and treat them. Common Diseases of Roses and Their … [Read more...]
How to Grow Lilies
Lilies come in just about any color or color combination imaginable. Among the hundreds, if not thousands, of varieties are some that will grow in the coldest and some that will grow in the hottest climates in the United States. Lilies are fairly easy to grow and well worth the … [Read more...]
How to Grow Roses
Roses are not the easiest plants to grow, but they are one of the most satisfying. Whether you enjoy them in the garden or cut them for indoors, watching a rose open petal-by-petal and smelling its sweet fragrance is a true delight for any gardener. Volumes have been written on … [Read more...]
How to Grow and Care for African Violets
You may think of African violets as old fashioned, but they are still among the easiest and most satisfying flowering plants to grow indoors, and the shapes and colors of the flowers are almost endless. Ranging in size from under six inches to over sixteen inches in diameter, … [Read more...]
How to Grow Elephant Ear Plants and Care for Them
Soil & Sun Requirements for Elephant Ears Elephant ear plants, also called taro, are tropical plants that like warm, moist conditions. It can be grown year-round in southern climates and should be brought indoors to serve as a houseplant in the winter in northern areas. … [Read more...]