By Julie Christensen Native to Asia and southern Europe, grape hyacinths (Muscari armeniacum) make a long-lived, maintenance-free addition to the spring bulb garden. Unlike tulips, they don’t peter out after a year, but steadily spread over several years. In fact, you may have … [Read more...]
How to Grow Periwinkle (Vinca)
By Julie Christensen Common periwinkle (Vinca minor) is an ideal plant for tough spots. It is also called lesser periwinkle or creeping myrtle. Although it prefers rich, slightly moist soil, it tolerates a wide range of conditions, including clay, alkaline soils and drought. … [Read more...]
How to Grow Pampas Grass
By Julie Christensen Pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana), with its showy flowers and soft, billowing form, brings to mind Florida coastal regions and balmy climates. True pampas grass is native to Brazil and is only hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones … [Read more...]
How to Grow Petunias
By Julie Christensen Petunias are possibly the most popular flowering annual in the U.S -- and what’s not to love about them? They bloom all summer long and have a faintly sweet fragrance that becomes more pronounced in the evening. Petunia flowers come in a huge … [Read more...]
How to Grow and Care For Poinsettia Flowers
The festive poinsettia plant (Euphorbia Pulcherrima) takes center stage during the chilliest time of the year, but it loves a warm, tropical climate for growth. With its preference for warmer weather, it will grow outdoors year-round in the U.S. Department of Agriculture plant … [Read more...]
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