By Julie Christensen From prom corsages to elementary school science experiments, carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus) serve a myriad of purposes as cut flowers. In the garden, they’re an easy-to-grow flower for borders and beds. Native to Europe and Asia, carnation flowers were … [Read more...]
How to Grow Daylilies
By Julie Christensen Daylilies (Hemerocallis) are among the most beautiful, low-maintenance perennials you can grow in the garden. Native to Asia, daylilies have naturalized throughout the U.S., and are often seen growing wild along ditches in both full sun and partial shade. … [Read more...]
How to Grow Lime Trees
By Julie Christensen Lime trees are among the most cold-sensitive of all citrus trees, growing outdoors only in warm, mild climates. But, you don’t have to live south of zone 9 to grow lime trees indoors. If you’ve got a sunny window with southern exposure, you can grow lime … [Read more...]
How to Grow Lobelia Flowers
By Julie Christensen If you think you know lobelias as the common bedding plants found everywhere, you might be surprised to learn that the lobelia family includes more than 400 species, including annuals, perennials, aquatic plants and even shrubs. The most popular species … [Read more...]
How to Grow Lily of the Valley Flowers
By Julie Christensen Native to temperate regions of Asia, Europe and North America, lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) has long been a favorite plant for shady areas. It’s hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 8 and thrives in partial to … [Read more...]
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