Confederate Jasmine
Confederate Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) also known as Star Jasmine is not a true jasmine but referred to as one because of the fragrant jasmine-like flowers it produces. It is hardy in zones 8-10 and ubiquitous…
Confederate Rose
I have recently purchased a Confederate Rose. My grandmother called it a Cotton Rose. I’d appreciate any information you can give me about this plant. Does it like full/partial sun? Mature height? My neighbor has…
Language of a Rose
“Rose Lingo” With Valentine’s Day just around the corner you may be thinking about giving or sending flowers to that special person in your life. Roses seem to be the most popular flower. According to…
Crabgrass immigrant
HELP!! Crabgrass is taking over not only my lawn but also my garden!!! It seems every time I give my garden a good soaking the crabgrass doubles in size. Creeping closely to the ground and…
Weeding the Garden
Weeding the garden In maintaining a garden, everyone knows that the real work is weeding. Why is it that “weeds” seem to grow faster, proliferate easier and not require any fertilizer or additional pampering as…
