Tag Archives: container gardening

Leaving Houseplants Home Alone

December 15, 2014 | Meghan Shinn | 0

If you’re planning a trip away from home this winter, or you’re just concerned that you’ll neglect your houseplants while the holidays keep you busy and distracted, try this easy trick by which they can take care of themselves.

Bird’s Nest Fern Makes a Textural Houseplant for Low Light

December 15, 2014 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Virtues: We love bird’s nest fern (Asplenium nidus) for its rippling leaves that provide lively green interest without strong sunlight. Here’s how to grow it as a houseplant.

Care and Cleaning of Plant Terrariums

December 2, 2014 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Here’s how to take care of common terrarium plants plus how to keep that terrarium clean and looking its best.

Miniature Rex Begonias Make a Bold Small Houseplant

December 2, 2014 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Virtues: We love miniature rex begonias named for their colorful foliage that brightens up a winter windowsill. Typically growing just 8 to 10 inches tall, these mini begonias doesn’t take much space.

Houseplants That Withstand Drafts and Cold Rooms

November 18, 2014 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Many of our favorite houseplants come from tropical regions of the world and therefore need warm temperatures to thrive. This doesn’t always jibe with efforts to reduce winter heating costs, such as keeping the thermostat in the low 60s. Since …

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Erlicheer Paperwhite Bulbs Are Our Favorite to Force

October 28, 2014 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Virtues: We love ‘Erlicheer’ paperwhites for the fragrance of their flowers, their creamy white color and their reliability when forced to bloom indoors as winter decorations. This type of daffodil has also proven itself as a good choice for gardens …

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Did You Wear Out Your Gardening Shoes?

September 22, 2014 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Garden boots and clogs take a lot of abuse, and even a high-quality pair will eventually develop worn spots, holes or a loss in support. Faithful footwear can find new life as a whimsical garden planter.

Sun Parasol Mandevilla Adds Bright Flowers and Tropical Feel

July 14, 2014 | Kelsea Daulton | 0

Virtues: Sun Parasols first showed their velvety petals in North America in 2003, bred by Suntory Flowers Ltd. in Japan. There are several selections in this series that are all valued for their long bloom seasons, low maintenance and resistance to …

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Pinch Back Coleus for Optimal Growth

June 24, 2014 | Kelsea Daulton | 0

Cutting back coleus will actually produce more of it, making the plant take on a bushier shape quite quickly. The flowers are often pinched from coleus plants so the leaves aren’t downplayed, but doing so also makes this tender perennial …

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Plant Summer Wave Blue Torenia for Lasting Flowers in Shade

May 27, 2014 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Virtues: Summer Wave Large Blue torenia is a low-maintenance flowering annual plant that thrives and blooms in the shade and tolerates the heat and humidity of summer. It does not need deadheading, it puts up with drought and it will …

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Mascotte Bush Bean Is Perfect for Containers and Small Gardens

April 29, 2014 | Maria Woodie | 0

Virtues: We love ‘Mascotte’ bush bean for its long, slender, stringless pods bursting with refreshing, crisp, tantalizing flavor. The tasty beans grow profusely and rest above the lush, bright green foliage, making an easy and plentiful harvest all season long. …

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