'Yuletide' Camellia – Who doesn’t love a blooming plant in the winter. These remind me of Christmas trees with their bright red blooms accented with yellow centers. They begin blooming in November and continue through Dec/Jan. Pick a special spot, preferably with afternoon shade, to plant them. They will eventually...
Read MoreI look for the easiest way to do things when possible and now that the leaves are falling that applies to raking leaves. I got on Google and began to search articles for the best practice of leaf disposal. I found 3 trains of thought and no definite answer. So here...
Read MoreWho can resist the bright colored flowers of Cyclamen? Their blooms seem to be standing at attention above it’s foliage. This “perky” plant comes in white, red, pinks and violets. Grown both indoors and out, they prefer cooler temps, not much direct sunlight and don’t like to be overwatered. If outside, plant...
Read MoreThis pink-variegated beauty, also known as the Blushing Philodendron, is one of the several varieties of highly sought after houseplants among houseplant parents. It's highly prized for its blush-pink variegation which appears when this plant is taken care of properly. How to Keep Your Pink Princess Happy - Keep your plant in...
Read MoreHave your houseplants returned from their summer vacation outside? If so, here’s how you can help them continue to thrive inside your house. It’s much less humid inside our homes than what they were used to outdoors. Most houseplants are from the tropics and require more humidity than our homes offer....
Read MoreKeep your pansies blooming throughout the winter by feeding them. Yes, it makes a difference! There are several types of food that help them bloom: Bone Meal – rich in phosphorus it is perfect for flowering plants. It won’t burn your plants if you use too much either. Put a pinch in...
Read MoreThis bromeliad is a real head-turner! Meet the 'Silver Vase' Bromeliad - it's uniquely gray-green patterned leaves give way to a beautiful, perfectly-pink flower in its center. This girl needs BRIGHT, filtered light to perform at her best - and just like other bromeliads, you'll want to keep her 'cup' (beneath her pink bloom)...
Read MoreWhite flies seem to be everywhere at the moment – you can see them floating through the air like tiny snow flakes and also on your plant leaves. We’ve received emails, texts and phone calls from many of you asking what they are and how do I get rid of...
Read MoreIt's time to plant snap dragons. These colorful flowers give you twice the bloom for your buck since they bloom in the fall and then again in the spring. Snaps grow to various heights depending upon the variety you choose. Sonnet Snapdragons (pictured above) mature to 18 -24 inches tall and...
Read MoreWhat's growing on?! It’s Brooke again! The Heart Leaf Fern is my topic of choice this week. Ferns are more challenging to grow indoors and can be intimidating. I’ve killed my fair share of Rabbits Foot, Australian Tree and Heart Leaf ferns in the past before learning what they like...
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