By Julie Christensen Few landscaping plants are as versatile as Japanese holly (Ilex crenata).  This shrub is an evergreen holly, with dark green, finely textured leaves, white flowers and black or purple fruit. The shrub is not native to the U.S., but is widely used … [Read more...]
How to Grow Spiderwort
Spiderwort (Tradescantia) is a charming, old-fashioned plant that should be grown more often than it is. The plant is native to woodland areas and thrives in moist, humus-rich soil. It blooms best in partial shade, although it grows in full sun as long as the soil is … [Read more...]
How to Grow Sweet Potato Vine
By Julie Christensen If you’re looking for a vigorous, fast-growing vine for trailing in pots or in beds, sweet potato vine (Ipomoea batatas) just might be the ticket. Sweet potato vines are tropical plants that thrive in rich, moist soil. They tolerate a variety of soil Ph … [Read more...]
How to Grow Gaillardia (Blanket Flower)
By Julie Christensen Gaillardias, also known as blanket flowers, are good news for the gardener who has poor, dry soil and hot, sunny conditions. These bright, cheery flowers actually prefer poor soil and heat and are short-lived when planted in heavy, moist soil. Gaillardias … [Read more...]
How to Grow Coleus
By Julie Christensen Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides), with its beautiful, heart-shaped foliage, is the darling of the annual shade garden (though some varieties are adapted to full sun). If you’ve never grown coleus before, you’ll be surprised by the stunning variety of … [Read more...]
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