Plants

Grow edibles and ornamentals successfully—here’s how.

The Exotic-Looking Crown Imperial Flowering Bulb

October 15, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

Virtues: We love Fritillaria imperialis for its striking, eccentric flowers that bloom in spring atop tall, sturdy stems in beautiful hues of oranges, yellows or reds. The large, unique, bell-shaped blooms dangle from a pineapple-like tuft of bright green leaf-like …

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Moving Houseplants Back Indoors in the Fall

October 15, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

Once the warm summer nights begin to turn a little chilly in the fall, it is time to move houseplants indoors to keep them from dying during winter’s harsh weather.

A Key Gardening Rule: Have Fun in Your Garden!

October 15, 2013 | Gardening Jones | 0

Every garden should have something fun and positive associated with it, beyond the obvious enjoyment of growing food.

Versatile Baggesens Gold Boxleaf Honeysuckle

October 8, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

Virtues: We love Lonicera nitida ‘Baggesen’s Gold’ for its golden foliage that bursts with vibrant color that is brightest during the warm days of summer, fading into a charming yellow-green in fall. Small, fragrant, cream-colored flowers bloom in late spring …

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Grow Your Own Pumpkins Even in Small Spaces

October 8, 2013 | Gardening Jones | 0

Most winter squash have a vining growth habit, and can take up a lot of space. That’s great if you have the room, but we all don’t.

How to Know When It Is Time to Plant Bulbs

October 1, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

Content provided by Sally Ferguson. Image of Your Imminence Tulip Mix by Colorblends. Good things still come to those who wait. This is especially true of those who love tulips, daffodils and other spring-flowering bulbs.

Plant Iris Reticulata Bulbs for an Early Spring Bloom

October 1, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

Virtues: We love Iris reticulata for its striking, fragrant flowers that bloom in early spring on top of upright, sturdy silvery-green stems. These flowers burst with radiant blues, lavenders, maroons, deep purples and occasionally eye-catching yellows. They are splashed with …

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How to Grow a Rhododendron in a Container

October 1, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

I spotted some “dwarf rhododendrons” at my favorite nursery. Would I be able to grow these rhododendrons in a pot, and would they need any special care?

Turn Up the Heat by Growing Hot Peppers

September 29, 2013 | Gardening Jones | 0

“The heat from some hot peppers will hit you right away” my husband explained, “while others hold back a bit. And there are a few that will take their time … then slap you upside the head when you aren’t …

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‘Steeds’ Japanese Holly for Foundation Plantings and Entrys

September 24, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

Virtues: We love Ilex crenata ‘Steeds’ for its lustrous deep green foliage that becomes darker with age, keeping gardens in green color all year. Small white flowers bloom in early spring followed by tiny, dark purplish-blue berries in late summer …

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The Key to Growing Cacti and Succulents in a Terrarium

September 24, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

Can I grow cacti and succulents in a terrarium?