by James Aldrin As home gardeners, we're always looking for ways to make our yards and gardens more welcoming to the beneficial insects that call them home. One essential group of beneficial garden visitors are pollinators, and a recent study from Lund University in Sweden has … [Read more...]
How to Grow Panama Rose (Rondeletia leucophylla)
By Jennifer Poindexter The Panama rose (Rondeletia leucophylla) is a scented bush with beautiful flowers that create an even stronger scent during the evening hours. It's also sometimes called bush penta because of its penta-like clusters of flowers. It's not actually a rose, … [Read more...]
How to Water Seeds and Seedlings, Fully Explained
by Jim O'Donnell Water is one of the vital elements when starting plants from seed. Too much water and your seeds will drown or rot. Too little and they will either fail to germinate or die once they do. … [Read more...]
How to Grow a Shampoo Ginger Lily (Zingiber zerumbet)
By Jennifer Poindexter The shampoo ginger lily plant (zingiber zerumbet) is a unique flowering option to grow around your home. If you’re intrigued by the beautiful cone-shaped blooms that are filled with rich colors, you’ve come to the right place. I’m going to share with … [Read more...]
How hard is it to grow lavender?
QUESTION: How hard is it to grow lavender? It's so pretty and I'd like to grow it in my back yard, where I have an area with full sun. - Jessica F ANSWER: It isn’t difficult to grow lavender. This plant has a few basic growing conditions that should be met and minimal care … [Read more...]
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