Prior to starting here in January 2018, my houseplant collection consisted of one very pathetic pothos with four, maybe five leaves, that sat on the top of the commode in my kids’ bathroom. In college, I did have a jade plant that lived for a few years, only because of severe neglect (a jade is …
If you are looking for a houseplant to do well in medium to low light, the Aglaonema, also known as a “Chinese Evergreen” is a perfect choice. It’s easy to care for and offers beautiful foliage. Perhaps you have an Aglaonema already and it is not thriving the way you would like it to. Whether …
Calathea are some of our most beautiful houseplants. They are also known as a “Peacock Plant”, a “Zebra Plant”, or a “Rattlesnake Plant” (my least favorite of the titles). Some are even called a “Prayer Plant” because their leaves lift high as the evening approaches and then drop again in the morning. Their leaves almost …
Scented geraniums, a cousin of “common” geraniums, are less showy visually but are a great addition to your garden for their heavenly fragrance and uses. They are categorized as an herb, but they do produce flowers. The flowers are more delicate than the flowers of an annual geranium. But no worries–these beauties aren’t grown for …
Butterflies are easily the favorite of the insect kingdom. I mean, really. What insect is loved more than the butterfly? While most people scream at the sight of just about any other insect crawling on their bodies, people pay money for the prospect of these beautiful creatures landing on them or even near them. Butterflies, …
Summer is especially the time for plants–and houseplants are no exception! Your houseplants will need some extra care and attention in the summer months. If you care for them properly, they should thrive over the summer and you will be delighted in the results. LIGHT The longer hours of summer allow your houseplants (and you) …
If you want to have the most success in your garden, consider planting more than just vegetables. There are many plants you can plant side by side that are mutually beneficial. There are so many possible combinations that we can’t list them all, but we can make some suggestions. For the sake of simplicity, we …
Spring and planting season is here. You look out your window and sigh. There is simply no room in your yard to plant a vegetable garden. Don’t despair! You can grow edible plants in containers and have great success (plus, you don’t have to work about violating pesky HOA regulations)! Many vegetables and herbs will …
One of the most common questions we hear at the garden center is “What kind of light does this plant need?” If you aren’t asking, you are probably checking the plant tag trying to figure it out yourself. Whichever way you gather your info, you find out the plant needs full sun, part sun, part …
There is probably an area around your house you wish you could just cover up so you didn’t have to look at it…an air conditioning unit, electrical boxes, or trash cans. The good news is you can cover that area or at least make it less noticeable with the right shrub. I checked with our …
