Impatiens are the obvious choice for most when it comes to a favorite annual flowering shade plant. To deviate a bit this year, try torenia. Torenia, also known as the wishbone flower or bluewings, is a cute and perky companion or alternative to the old stand-by. Torenia … [Read more...]
How to Grow and Care For Wisteria Flowering Vines
Wouldn't you love to create an outdoor garden room with living walls and ceiling? You can with wisteria. Wisteria is a luxuriant vining shrub that will help you create what might be considered the epitome of "living" rooms. Wisteria are hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through … [Read more...]
10 Organic Pest Control Methods
If your vegetable garden is overrun with pests, the first step is to identify the invader. Snap a photo of the pest and compare to others on the internet, or ask a local garden expert. Once you have identified the pest, now you can take proactive measures to protect your garden. … [Read more...]
Organic Soil Amendment 101
What is soil amendment, and do you need it? Soil amendment is when material is added to soil to enhance its properties, such as retaining water or improving aeration, drainage function, or structure. Don’t get this confused with fertilizer: the purpose of fertilizer is to provide … [Read more...]
How to Care for Poinsettia Plants
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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