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...]
11 DIY Pallet Garden Ideas
Are you looking for a way to add dimension and interest to your garden area? Is your dilemma one of limited space? Try adding an old pallet to your plans for an inexpensive solution to many gardening challenges. You might already have one lying around that you can repurpose. … [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...]
How to Grow Virginia Bluebells
By Julie Christensen Native to North America, bluebells are charming woodland plants that thrive in partial to full shade. Also known as Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica), the plants can be found in prolific numbers in woodland areas, particularly in the eastern and … [Read more...]
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